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Should I Consult The Doctor If The C- Curve In The Neck Is -5degree Bent?
Hi I saw a chiropractor for a general check up. The X-rays show the c curve in my neck is the wrong way around and is -5 degrees, apparently it should be 45 degrees. The chiro said this is concerning and I must come in for adjustments twice a week for 6 weeks and then once a week after that. I have not had any symptoms or pain, if I didn t have the X-rays I wouldn t know there was anything wrong. Do you suggest this is a concern and that I should go for my readjustments to correct the curve? I m worried if I go then it might create a problem or pain that hasn t happened yet. Thanks
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
Hi,
Loss of normal curve in spinal curve is always a matter of concern but if you are symptom less then try to regain the curve with the help of cervical exercises and correct positioning of neck while sleeping, using mobiles and laptop. Do back ward movements of neck after every half an hour of work on laptops. Do retraction and protraction exercises of neck along with using butterfly pillow for sleeping, and sleep straight. Avoid side lying positions.
Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
Loss of normal curve in spinal curve is always a matter of concern but if you are symptom less then try to regain the curve with the help of cervical exercises and correct positioning of neck while sleeping, using mobiles and laptop. Do back ward movements of neck after every half an hour of work on laptops. Do retraction and protraction exercises of neck along with using butterfly pillow for sleeping, and sleep straight. Avoid side lying positions.
Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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