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 common condition effect. In most cases, scoliosis patients have a typical lifespan, but there are certainly condition effects that can impact quality of life, and as...
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 bracing can help with pain, curve stability, and when added to a proactive treatment plan can help reduce curve size. What you need to know about scoliosis bracing is...
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 cause of the pain, the condition itself, needs to be addressed. Scoliosis neck pain can develop if the cervical spine bends and twists unnaturally. Cervical scoliosis...
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 experiences degenerative changes, it can disrupt the biomechanics of the entire spine. Disc health is key to a healthy functioning spine. Discs have an inner nucleus and...
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 scoliosis is left untreated, and/or is particularly severe, complications can develop with the potential to impact a patient's quality of life and life...
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 be particularly challenging for those with scoliosis; this can be due to pain and/or difficulties finding a comfortable sleep position. Choosing the best mattress for...
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 a patient's condition, treatment plans have to be 100-percent customized. Understanding the severity levels of scoliosis is important because they range widely, and as...
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 can bring people into the Emergency room, mainly for symptom relief. Most visits to a hospital for sciatica are for sudden and unfamiliar pain. Sciatica refers to pain...
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 nerve pain will depend on its underlying cause, but commonly include rest, lifestyle changes, medication, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and in severe cases,...
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, injury, and more. While some spinal conditions, like scoliosis, can't be prevented, practicing a spine-friendly lifestyle means staying active and maintaining spinal...
Despite sciatica being regarded by many as an actual condition, the term, instead, is referring to a set of symptoms, with no indication of their cause. The sciatic nerve is the largest in the body with an extensive pathway. Sciatic nerve pain can be felt where the nerve starts in the lower back and throughout the lower body. The last stages of sciatica are...
The spine is one long complex structure with three main sections, and each spinal section has unique roles to play in preserving the spine's overall health and function. The health of the lumbar spine, in particular, is important for lower body movement. Scoliosis can disrupt the biomechanics of the entire spine, even if the unnatural spinal curve develops in a...