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Question: Good evening,
I recently asked a question about the possibility of restoring the cervical spine back to a healthy curve (x-ray shows reversal of cervical lordosis, and MRI shows mild cervical kyphosis and 4 minimal annular bulges). The wonderful doctor who answered my question explained that these malalignments are reversible in most cases. I did not have my x-ray photo available for upload at the time, but I recently found the picture and will be uploading it as an attachment for reference. According to my x-ray, does my case appear to be a case where the bony anatomy of the cervical spine can possibly be restored back to a healthy curve with physical therapy?
Thank you so much,
Trisha
I recently asked a question about the possibility of restoring the cervical spine back to a healthy curve (x-ray shows reversal of cervical lordosis, and MRI shows mild cervical kyphosis and 4 minimal annular bulges). The wonderful doctor who answered my question explained that these malalignments are reversible in most cases. I did not have my x-ray photo available for upload at the time, but I recently found the picture and will be uploading it as an attachment for reference. According to my x-ray, does my case appear to be a case where the bony anatomy of the cervical spine can possibly be restored back to a healthy curve with physical therapy?
Thank you so much,
Trisha
Brief Answer:
With proper treatment it can be corrected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I have read your new query, I saw the x-rays of your cervical spine too.
There's is actually an inverted lordosis of your cervical spine.
The good news is that there are no significant degenerative bone and articulations changes that can make the spine stiff or rigid.
The problem seems to be more of muscular origin and a matter of posture, so, physical therapy, and education for a correct spine posture should help in restoring the correct position.
Cervical collars also may be used temporary.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions,
With proper treatment it can be corrected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
I have read your new query, I saw the x-rays of your cervical spine too.
There's is actually an inverted lordosis of your cervical spine.
The good news is that there are no significant degenerative bone and articulations changes that can make the spine stiff or rigid.
The problem seems to be more of muscular origin and a matter of posture, so, physical therapy, and education for a correct spine posture should help in restoring the correct position.
Cervical collars also may be used temporary.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions,
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