Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with spine curvature.

Ignore: You should not have any limitations. Do exercise. Don't limit activity unless your doctor tells you.

Ignore: Don't do things that cause you to have pain. Do maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise.

Ignore: Passive rangeof motion, PT evaluation, daily exercise and healthy diet.

Ignore: Check Spine Xray yearly. USe good back support while sitting. Take 10 deep breaths every hour.

Stay: Stay active and stretch in AM & PM while laying on your back. Avoid smoking and work on your core!

Ignore: Do have regular checkups until you are done growing. Don't change the way you live your life.

Ignore: Stay strong. Find a chiropractor or physical therapist who can develop a specific program for you.

Ignore: Regular streatching may help relieve spasms.

Ignore: Do consider spinal corrective surgery if your pulmonary function is at risk.

Drink: Drink lots of water. The spine requires water to not only function, but repair itself.

To: To avoid back strain, children carrying backpacks should bend both knees when lifting heavy packs.

A: A backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight.

Doing: Doing pull-ups or hanging from a bar for 10-15 second a day prevents progression of curves.

Ignore: A few points: 1. Will largely depend on age of the patient and 2. Symptoms patient complains of ....

Ignore: Keep a healthy weight. Do not smoke. Pay attention to proper body mechanics. Stay active.

Ignore: Keep your core strong, your body weight close to ideal, and avoid osteoporosis.

Ignore: Spinal Curvature can be managed like most spine issues. Stay fit and maintain weight/ core.