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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2017 · 8 MIN

Treating Severe Curving of the Spine

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The human spine is meant to bend naturally, but an excessive curving of the spine, or kyphosis, is a condition that is either inherited or develops over time. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Nicholas Spina, an orthopedic surgeon, about why kyphosis happens to some people and what is involved with treating it, such as physical therapy. If this condition affects you, learn some tips and activities to keep your spine healthy and strong.

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