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A female asked:

I am experiencing back pain, curved spine (quality: one shoulder higher) , aching muscles and severe back pain. the following also describes me: joint stiffness. what should i do?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Be evaluated: I would not hesitate to be seen and thoroughly evaluated in terms of both the "curved spine" otherwise known as scoliosis as well as cause of your severe back pain, which may or may not be directly be related to the scoliosis itself.
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