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Can anything be done for a "poker" spine?

Posted by Poker spine on March 08, 2002 at 14:08:13:

After severe crippling arthritis in my entire spine, which is now almost completely gone (thanks, Dr. Stoll!), I'm left with a classic arthritic "poker" spine: a spine which is entirely straight, with no curvature at all. What would a pregnancy do to my spine? (given that during pregnancy the spine's curvature is even more exaggerated) Is there any type of therapy that can help put some of the "S" shape back into it?? Thanks.



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Posted by Walt Stoll on March 09, 2002 at 10:08:53:

In Reply to: Can anything be done for a "poker" spine? posted by Poker spine on March 08, 2002 at 14:08:13:

Hi, Poker.

Congratulations, at least you have stopped the progression of the condition! It is too bad no one told you how to do this many years ago.

I would have to see your xrays to tell you more. In the meantime, a good, holistic, Osteopathic Physician would give you a good opinion. She would have to see your xrays, too.

Are you doing Alexander Technique?

Walt

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