There was a time when the place of exercise in scoliosis treatment was questioned, but as our understanding of the condition, and how it responds to treatment, has evolved over the years, so too has our understanding of how beneficial scoliosis-specific exercises can be, versus general physical therapy exercises. Scoliosis exercises to avoid would include general...
In Episode 26, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Alex discuss early signs of scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: The different categories of scoliosis based on age Symptoms and signs to watch for Why early detection is so important Whether it's ever too late...
While scoliosis can’t be cured in the traditional sense, it is highly treatable, and although early detection doesn’t guarantee positive treatment results, it does increase the likelihood of achieving curvature reductions. The focus of scoliosis treatment can also shift when treating older patients, versus younger ones. As a progressive structural spinal...
In Episode 24, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Mark discuss lumbar scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What lumbar scoliosis is What are the symptoms and signs of lumbar scoliosis Why hydration is important What lumbar scoliosis treatment includes We hope you...
Each case of scoliosis is unique, which is why individualizing each treatment plan is so important. A patient’s symptoms can be subtle or overt. Age of a patient, condition type (causation), curvature location, and severity, all factor into how symptoms manifest. Being equipped with a condition’s signs and symptoms may aid in early detection and consequent...
In Episode 24, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss mild scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What scoliosis is Why classification is important What are the symptoms and signs of scoliosis What you should do if you have scoliosis We hope you enjoy the...
As the spine is attached to the rib cage, and scoliosis involves the development of an unnatural sideways spinal curve with rotation, as a scoliotic curve progresses, it can disrupt the natural position of the rib cage; postural changes that affect the body’s overall symmetry are among the earliest signs of scoliosis. The best way to address a rib hump/arch is by...
While there are many different types of scoliosis, the most prevalent is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). This type of scoliosis is known to be the most common type of scoliosis affecting children between ages 10-18. AIS is found in, as many as, 4 in 100 adolescents. The more growth an individual experiences before they reach skeletal maturity, the more...
Part of the diagnostic process involves comprehensive assessment needed to further classify a condition; this streamlines the treatment process and guides the design of effective treatment plans. In a scoliosis diagnosis, patient age, causation, severity, and curvature location are key classification points. When scoliosis is diagnosed, it’s further classified...
In order for the spine to perform optimally, it has to maintain its natural curvatures and alignment, and this is facilitated by the spine’s intervertebral discs. The intervertebral discs generally show the first signs of spinal degeneration, including disc desiccation. Keep reading to learn more about disc desiccation causes, symptoms, and treatment. The spinal...
Scoliosis and scoliosis pain will feel different from one patient to the next. Factors like patient age, causation, curvature location, and condition severity will shape a person’s experience of life with the condition. Particularly when it comes to pain, scoliosis feels very different for young patients who are still growing, versus adults. Scoliosis is a...
The spine’s natural curvatures make it stronger, more flexible, and better able to absorb/distribute mechanical stress; the spine’s optimal health and function depends on its ability to maintain its natural curvatures and alignment, and there are a number of spinal conditions that involve a loss of the spine’s healthy curves, such as a straightening of lumbar...