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Diagnosed With Scoliosis

i have recently been diagonsed with scoliosis while the orthopedic surgeon said that it was structural my physiotherapist suggested it was functional as it was due muscle spasm on the right side of my body. which one of them right? I am confused please help! thanks
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

If on bending forward curve of scoliosis disappears then its functional if it persist on bending forward then its structural.
You may need MRI spine to get detail diagnosis.

For symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Diagnosed With Scoliosis

Hello, I have studied your case. If on bending forward curve of scoliosis disappears then its functional if it persist on bending forward then its structural. You may need MRI spine to get detail diagnosis. For symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care