E99 - What do muscles have to do with scoliosis and kyphosis? - Interview with Dr. Vivek Mohan
Release Date: 11/20/2019
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info_outlineThis week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Vivek Mohan of Orthopaedic Spine Institute to discuss scoliosis, kyphosis, various intervention options, and the role of the muscle system in helping to prevent and reverse spine issues. Check out all of the details in this week's episode!
Dr. Mohan and his team can be reached via phone at (630) 381-1381, via email at [email protected], and on their website here.