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Can a lumbar strain cause minor scoliosis?
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Yes: Yes if it causes muscles in the back to spasm.
Answered 7/6/2012
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Yes and no: A true, structural scoliosis can not be caused by a back strain because it is a structural deformity of the spine. That being said, patients who strain or injure their back can often be leaned forward or to the side as a way to ease the pain. This is a form of non structural scoliosis that will resolve as the patient recovers. If it is associate with sciatica is is known as a sciatic scoliosis.
Answered 10/10/2014
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