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Medical Conditions - Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a pathological condition of the spine with an abnormal lateral curvature of atleast 10 degrees on the X-ray. Lateral curvature of atleast 20 degrees or more is necessary for scoliosis to be evident. In most cases, the cause is unknown, and the condition tends to run in families.

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Can a painful lump in the neck region indicate scoliosis?

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How to get relief from pain in the knee and spine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have scoliosis in your spine. It is caused due to various reasons. Doing a couple of corrective exercises can help.

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What could be the cause for a hiccup when dead-lifting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on what you wrote, it sounds as though you may have scoliosis, wedged vertebrae in the lumbar spine, a disc issue, or even lower cross syndrome.

Is stiffness in the thoracic area a matter of concern?

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Can scoliosis be corrected through a surgical procedure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is important to do an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of your spine to know where the nerves are getting pinched.

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What causes the left shoulder to be broader than the right?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. One way to resolve the issue is to get a chest and thoracic spine X-ray.

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