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Is that right that when scoliosis, spine (spinous process) are rotated in the concave curve ? exercise with rotation in other direction are good ?

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Yes and no: Exercise all areas of body, it will maintain you healthier, the scoliosis angle would not change much with exercise.

Answered 2/9/2014

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A member asked:

Is that right that when scoliosis, spine (spinous process) are rotated in the concave curve ? exercise with rotation in other direction are good ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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