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What does it mean to have cervicothoracic scoliosis?
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Curve in spine: Cervical is neck. Thoracic is chest. Lumbar is lower back. Cervicothoracic scoliosis means there is a curve in the chest and neck part of the spine. The next information needed is the angle of the curve. Scoliosis can be a minor or a major issue depending on the severity of the curve. Learning good body mechanics and stretches can keep discomfort (muscular) to a minimun.
Answered 3/19/2018
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High curve: In the literal sense, it means to have a lateral curvature in the neck (cervical) and trunk (thoracic) spine.
Answered 9/9/2012
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Neck chest curve: A spinal curve involving the neck and thoracic spine not a common idiopathic pattern.
Answered 8/8/2016
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