ASK YOUR SPINE DOCTOR
Ahmedabad Mirror|November 17, 2024
I'm a 50-year-old female with scoliosis, and recently, I've been feeling increasing pain in my lower back.
Dr. Prateek Lodha
ASK YOUR SPINE DOCTOR

Is this normal for my age, or should I consider treatment options to manage or correct the curve?

As age progresses, there is degeneration in the spine, so it is normal to experience backache at your age. You should focus on strengthening exercises, and if backache still disturbs, you should consult a specialist and decide on a further course of treatment.

This story is from the November 17, 2024 edition of Ahmedabad Mirror.

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