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Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 14 6:35pm | Replies (443)
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@elijahwolfberg

I had apifix surgery for my scoliosis in October 2020 at Mayo Clinic Rochester when I was 16. Although I was not in significant pain before the surgery I know it had to be done to stop my curves progression. Recently I have been struggling a lot with posture, walking straight, and keeping my torso straight. I have tried PT but it didn't really help. If anyone has any advice to gain better posture and make my body look straighter it would be greatly appreciated.

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jbcobb2380 | @jbcobb2380 | May 1, 2023

I have struggled my entire life with severe scoliosis and I am 75. It was not corrected when I was young, like you and now I have been advised it’s not feasible. My posture has always been poor. I bought a little upper back brace to wear under my clothes and it has helped. You were wise to have the surgery while you are young. Best wishes!

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