Part of a patient's initial assessment and diagnosis involves further classifying conditions based on a number of key variables, one of which is type. When the underlying cause of scoliosis is known,...
Part of a patient's initial assessment and diagnosis involves further classifying conditions based on a number of key variables, one of which is type. When the underlying cause of scoliosis is known,...
For people with scoliosis, leading a spine-friendly lifestyle is important, and this includes a healthy activity level and diet. Staying active and eating healthy foods alone can't correct scoliosis,...
The following exercises can help facilitate a healthy and functional spine, but it's important to understand that any singular exercise or exercise program has to be approved by a patient's treatment...
Scoliosis is most frequently diagnosed in children, but it also affects adults. In fact, the actual rate of scoliosis increases among the aging population, and this is due to the development of...
No exercise or activity should be attempted before it's cleared by a patient's treatment provider, and activity restrictions are based on a number of factors that vary from patient to patient. It's...
When scoliosis is assessed and diagnosed, the process involves further classification based on a number of important factors: patient age, condition severity and type, and curvature location and...
As dizziness can be a symptom of scoliosis, for any type of long-term relief, its underlying cause has to be addressed: the condition itself. If scoliosis is treated proactively and effectively, its...
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...
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...
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...