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I got my sports physical and the doctor said it felt like i had a curve in my spine when i got a physical last year i didn't. is this possible?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Mild curve- no worry: Postural differences from day to day can cause a mild spinal curvature. Obtain a repeat exam in several months and check to see that any mild curvature has not progressed to a 10+ degree of curvature wnecessary to actually use the term scoliosis.

Answered 7/16/2014

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