A spine shaped like a letter āsā, and exaggerated curves to the upper or lower back, are all spinal deformities. Some are due to the way the spine has developed; others are the result of how we have learned to hold ourselves. All these deformities can increase the risk of back pain however they do not have to. Research has shown that spinal deformities due to posture are just as common in people without pain as those with.
Consider consulting a chiropractor to see if your postural tendencies can be reduced to give you relief from back pain.
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