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My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 8 1:06pm | Replies (87)Comment receiving replies
Sherry and others,
Yes, age and gravity. I think we all have heard that. I still do back exercises prescribed years ago to hopefully strengthen the back muscles to prevent more curvature. Yet, curvature still progresses, but my orthopedic doctor likes to tell me that but for the exercises, I would have had a total back fusion by now.
Peter
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Peter, how is your pain? Your curve is about 5° more than mine (was) and I had nonstop pain on the side of my back that was pulling and trying to keep my back straight.
Sherry