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A member asked:

Although i have finished grown can i get my spine straighten up without surgery?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: Once you've stopped growing (at about 18 y/o) your spine has stopped growing as well.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not likely: Spinal deformities such as scoliosis do not typically resolve spontaneously.

Answered 12/28/2016

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