A member asked:

Im only 19 but ive slouched my entire life, my back and my neck are in chronic pain and it hurts to stand up straight, can slouching cause scoliosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Pamela Svendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No it can't: Slouching does not cause scoliosis but scoliosis can cause slouching. Physical therapy may help both your slouching and pain. Please see your doctor for a referral.

Answered 9/4/2014

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