Scoliosis can develop in any of the spine's main sections, or in more than one section. As a progressive condition, being proactive with treatment is key. The goal of treatment is to prevent...
Scoliosis can develop in any of the spine's main sections, or in more than one section. As a progressive condition, being proactive with treatment is key. The goal of treatment is to prevent...
Neurogenic bladder disorder is an umbrella term that includes a number of urinary problems from incontinence to leakage, the inability to fully empty the bladder, frequent urinary urges, and loss of...
No two cases of scoliosis are the same, but generally, the more severe a condition, the more likely it is to impact quality of life; even in severe cases, a lower life expectancy isn’t considered a...
No brace on its own is enough to address scoliosis on all levels, but when combined with other types of corrective treatment, it can help facilitate structural changes within the spine. Corrective...
Not everyone with scoliosis will experience pain, but for those that do, pain medication only works for short-term pain management; when it comes to sustainable long-term pain relief, the underlying...
A person's overall health can be affected by their spinal health, and a healthy spine will have its natural curves in place and healthy discs sitting between adjacent vertebral bodies. If a disc...
Scoliosis can range from mild scoliosis to moderate scoliosis and severe scoliosis; a lower life expectancy isn't considered a common effect of the condition, but as a progressive condition, if...
Sleep quality is an important factor for quality of life, and for people with scoliosis, it's also about helping the body and spine respond well to treatment. Getting a restful night's sleep can also...
Not only are there different types of scoliosis, the condition ranges widely in severity. Scoliosis cases also vary based on patient age and curvature location. With so many different factors shaping...
Sciatica pain can vary in severity, and when it comes to treatment, the underlying cause of the sciatic nerve pain has to be determined and addressed. Sudden sciatica pain and/or pain that persists...
The only way to cure any condition permanently is to address its cause with treatment; otherwise, only symptoms are being addressed, but not the cause of the symptoms. Lasting solutions for sciatic...
Most people will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can be caused by a number of reasons including a stiff spine, weak surrounding muscles, an underlying spinal condition,...