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After doing posture correction exercise it's putting pressure on my kyphotic spine. getting headache and back pain. should i continue doing them or meet a physiotherapist?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

PT: If you are experiencing pain, would work with a physical therapist to learn to do the exercises properly.

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2020

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A member asked:

After doing posture correction exercise it's putting pressure on my kyphotic spine. getting headache and back pain. should i continue doing them or meet a physiotherapist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

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