Hi, I'm new to these forums. I'm 18 yrs. old and I have a 59 degree thoratic curve (not sure about the lumbar curve, but it's just compensation anyways) I recently had an appointment with a specialist to talk about possible treatments at my stage. I was basically told that no surgeon would operate on me, since I am now 18 (and my spine has stopped growing), and because I don't have much discomfort from my back (I get occasional pain, but nothing too bad). I was told to just exercise more and tone up my back muscles. I'll admit that I am a little relieved that I don't have to think about surgery, and I'm not even sure that I would go through with it if it was an actual option, but I was a bit surprised from this response from my doctor....I thought that anyone with a curve over 50 degrees was suggested surgery. Has anyone else had this experience, or does anyone know if this is the usual thing that doctors recommend?? Thanks!
(P.S. sorry for typing so much! )
(P.S. sorry for typing so much! )
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