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Scoliosis treatment? i am 20 and every 6mths cry in pain all on left side of spine/upper back. gp suggested panadol& massage, not happy! help?

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Ask a specialist : Consult an orthopedic or neurological surgeon who is a sine specialist. No one can answer your question without examining you, your x-rays and perhaps more involved tests.

Answered 4/3/2020

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