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We spoke with chiropractor Dr. Arthur Moosally. He explains, “Kyphosis is an over-curvature of the thoracic spine – the part between your neck and lower back. Often a hump forms, so you’re leaning forward or backward too much.” With scoliosis, the back has an exaggerated side-to-side S-curve.

Scoliosis is more common than kyphosis. Both curvatures can be treated with back braces as long as the patient’s body is still growing. This is why it’s so important for all girls between ages 8 and 14 to have their spines checked out.

No matter what the diagnosis, you do have options – talk to your doctor or chiropractor.

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girlzrock123 on 12/13/2009 10:10:55 PM

i have scoliosis, it sucks but once u get used to wearing the brace and how sweaty n gross it gets its alright. you gotta be positive about this kinda stuff, or else u'll be miserable!! any of you guyss who have questions about it or have it too comment on my profile. =]

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moondance17 on 11/14/2009 3:58:22 PM

i have mild scoliosis and severe kyphosis. im getting a bace soon.

sourpatchkidluver on 11/11/2009 6:08:57 PM

I read a book about scoliosis. Iremember it was by Judy Blume but I can't remember the title.

NJessicaN on 11/11/2009 11:26:39 AM

i have scoliosis but i go to therapy instead of wearing the brace. its really intense but its kinda fun n its helping too. its a special scoliosis correction clinic too. xx kate

coolestsis on 10/16/2009 11:52:28 PM

scoliosis issss scary!!

chocolatelover13 on 9/19/2009 7:54:35 AM

i have scoliosis i have a i have like medium bad curves in my spine and i wear a back brace and its pretty horrible with the backbrace it real sweaty and gross lmao anny or u girls have questions about that or anything else im really helpful and give good advice post it on my prifile <3333

bianca97 on 9/15/2009 4:33:58 PM

I have scoliosis- but it's only mild.

SummerRox on 9/11/2009 9:09:09 PM

wow scoliosis is scary!

iloveicarly1 on 9/8/2009 8:08:37 PM

yay
my friend may have scoliosis

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