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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Scoliosis Despite Undergoing Facet Nerve Ablation

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis with an S curve in my lumbar spine. I recently went through a facet nerve ablation I have did not get any relief from that. I am wondering about other treatments and additional problems associated with scoliosis. Basically I need information.
Tue, 29 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The treatment for scoliosis depends on the angle of scoliosis (> 40 grades usually surgery is indicated 0 and your age. Physical therapy with the aim to strengthen back muscles is one of the most used treatment ways.

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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Scoliosis Despite Undergoing Facet Nerve Ablation

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The treatment for scoliosis depends on the angle of scoliosis ( 40 grades usually surgery is indicated 0 and your age. Physical therapy with the aim to strengthen back muscles is one of the most used treatment ways. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.