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My back has a curve, how can i fix this? i used to slouch a lot (i recently found out that i do). is that related to this?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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Orthopedic: The slouching might have been caused by the abnormal curvature. This can be corrected depending on the severity by braces or surgery. Schedule an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon

Answered 9/18/2014

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A member asked:

My back has a curve, how can i fix this? i used to slouch a lot (i recently found out that i do). is that related to this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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