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Xray report : straightening lumbar spine. what does it mean? whether my spine need to be straightened or what? what is the treatment?

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Loss of lumbar curve: Normally you have little bit curvature in the lumbar area, it may be lose that curvature some times secondary to muscle spasms.

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

Answered 7/4/2017

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