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I'm20,kyphosis 70degrees i have worn brace for 2weeks today i feel pain in back especially after walking without brace before it i didn't feel pain?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The: "correction" the brace supplies may also STRAIN the PARAVERTEBRAL Muscles ( The small muscles which run up and down your spine and are used for flexion/extension movements) Hope this is helpful Dr Z BTW I HOPE you are receiving some Physical Therapy in addition to BRACING

Answered 9/3/2016

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