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I am experiencing back pain (severity: severe) (side: both) , curved spine (quality: one shoulder higher) and back tenderness to touch. my curve is 42 degrees when just 3 years ago it was 21 degrees. is bracing an option? will they do surgery?
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Needs an X ray: Get an X ray to define the amount of curvature of the spine, as you may have scoliosis. Most likely no surgery . Based on xray can decide. You can try bracing , but let's get X-rays first
Answered 6/25/2017
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