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My spine right in the middle of my back is curved a bit outwards, like a 15 cm bump. it's -rarely- painful. what exercises can i do to correct it?

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Dr. Rita Agarwal answered

Yoga and stretching: Have doctor or chitopactercheck it to make sure there is nothing else going on. They can also give you specific exercises to help. Pt might also help.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/8/2013

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Dr. Ari Ben-Yishay answered

None: Exercises cannot correct a true spine deformity. If its "postural" only, then stretching and strengthening can help.

Answered 1/7/2016

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A member asked:

My spine right in the middle of my back is curved a bit outwards, like a 15 cm bump. it's -rarely- painful. what exercises can i do to correct it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rita Agarwal answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ari Ben-Yishay answered

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