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Which muscles need strengthening when you have scoliosis in the thoracic region towards the right?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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ALL of back.: It needs a dedicated physical therapy regimen with posture, range of motion and strengthening. Personally, my kyphosis has markedly improved from activities you'd never expect: shoulder strengthening abdomenal strengthening overall weight loss ballroom dance. Spine is a dynamic system. And effects on one part affect all parts.

Answered 10/18/2015

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A member asked:

Which muscles need strengthening when you have scoliosis in the thoracic region towards the right?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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