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  • 14/08/2025

I've been dealing with scoliosis for a while now and the chronic back pain is really affecting my daily life. Even simple tasks are becoming difficult. I'm considering surgery but I'm worried about it are there any other treatment options that could help me avoid going under the knife?

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