IS Son's Spine Healthy and Normal ? Posted: 08-28-07 22:00pm
Have a question about my son, hes 7months
old and outside of having reflux-he is
healthy. Mainly asking this, cause every
time my mom holds him, shes always asking
"Is his back ok?" Now, its kinda driving
me nuts. Hes not fully sitting up yet. But
anytime hes kind of bent over, a part of
his lower back, right above where his
tailbone is I guess, sticks out. I'm
constanly running my hands over it and he
doesn't cry. His spine is not curved or
anything, just sticks out a bit. I'm
assuming this is normal, until he starts
to sit up straight and begins walking?
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 08-28-07 22:05pm
If it doesn't seem to be bothering him, I
would wait until his next scheduled
appointment (9 month appointment, I'm
guessing) and bring it up to his
pediatrician. Or if it's really bothering
you, call the office and ask the nurse if
s/he thinks you should bring your son in
for a checkup.
Good luck, and please let us know how
things turn out!
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Shannak
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Spine Posted: 08-28-07 22:11pm
I'm sure if I call, they'll tell me to
just wait till his 9month check up. When
hes laying on his tummy, I don't feel it,
just when hes sitting or sometimes when
being held up right.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 08-28-07 22:21pm
Well as I said, if it doesn't seem to be
bothering him, it's probably not serious.
But if you're worried about it, the
doctor's office will most likely schedule
an appointment for you. If they try to ask
you to wait, politely insist. They should
accommodate you.
