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Do Neck Muscle Stiffness And Abnormal Curvature Of Spine Symptoms Indicate Scoliosis?
Question: Hi, My left side back muscle along with the left side neck muscles are pretty much stiff. And my right shoulder is lower than my left shoulder which i noticed a month or so back. can you please advise on the same is it a symptom of scoliosis.
I am doing stretching exercises from last one week and can you please explain which exercises can help me in getting rid of the stiffness as mentioned above. And on which body part do i have to stretch more to get rid of this.
I am doing stretching exercises from last one week and can you please explain which exercises can help me in getting rid of the stiffness as mentioned above. And on which body part do i have to stretch more to get rid of this.
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination and X-rays can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms.
Scoliosis refers to abnormal curvature of spine. This can be confirmed by clinical examination of the back and spine X-rays.
If possible, please upload a picture of your back and X-ray spine reports, if available.
Regarding exercises, back and neck extension exercises can help you. These can be taught by a physiotherapist.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Clinical examination and X-rays can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms.
Scoliosis refers to abnormal curvature of spine. This can be confirmed by clinical examination of the back and spine X-rays.
If possible, please upload a picture of your back and X-ray spine reports, if available.
Regarding exercises, back and neck extension exercises can help you. These can be taught by a physiotherapist.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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