Living with a chronic back condition such as scoliosis is tough. But what does it really feel like living with scoliosis? What is scoliosis pain like?
These exercises can help build core and lower back strength, improve posture, and encourage scoliosis health.
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to treat abnormalities within the spine. The little bones that make up your spinal column are called vertebrae.
From a physical therapist's perspective.
I have scoliosis and had spinal fusion surgery. I love to travel and don't let scoliosis stop me. Click to read my 5 top tips on travelling with scoliosis.
National Scoliosis Foundation
Here are my top 10 core exercises safe after a spinal fusion surgery. Try these out and let me know which on is your favorite!
Evidence shows scoliosis is caused by nutrient deficiencies. Learn what nutrients cause scoliosis and how to improve your diet to treat scoliosis.
Isthmic spondylolisthesis occurs when a spinal vertebra slips forward on the one below it due to a defect in the small piece of bone called the pars interarticularis.
Living with a chronic back condition such as scoliosis is tough. But what does it really feel like living with scoliosis? What is scoliosis pain like?
3-10-2017 - Health & Medicine, Press release from: TMR Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a minimally invasive technique and is in demand for surgical spinal fusion procedure. LLIF is an ef
New research is showing that melatonin is linked to scoliosis. Find out the connection and what you can do about it here.
June is scoliosis awareness month, so to help raise awareness, I thought I'd write a post with some interesting facts about scoliosis. Click to read more!
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways spinal curvature, often with no known cause. Types include idiopathic, neuromuscular, and degenerative.
Scoliosis is a curvature spine disorder causing your spine to curve to the side looking like the shape of an "S" or "C". There are many different types, causes, & symptoms of this condition.
Spinal or neck surgery recovery can take months to heal. During that time it's important to keep up an exercise regimen that's gentle and won't cause strain.
The Institute for Spine & Scoliosis performs scoliosis corrective surgeries on children and adults. Visit our website for before and after photos. Request scoliosis case review today!
There are non-surgical options available for scoliosis treatment...read about the Schroth Method here! Also, get tips on how to find a Schroth-certified therapist.
Spinal Fusion is regularly performed for DDD and other painful disc issues, but what do studies show about the effectiveness of this irreversible procedure?|Spinal Fusion is regularly performed for DDD and other painful disc issues, but what do studies show about the effectiveness of this irreversible procedure?
We are looking at how the two main methods to scoliosis treatment, traditional and functional, approach to treating varying severity levels of scoliosis.
Scoliosis exercise helps improve the posture and strength of your back muscles which eases lower back pain. Here we have 10 such effective stretching exercises.
It's time to post my before pictures. I haven't been looking forward to this. However, I hope after surgery I'll look back at these and be amazed at my new back! :) This is my forward bend. I know...super freaky! The rotation of the spine pushes my shoulder way out of places but it is especially noticeable while bending. The curve and rotation of my spine cause my waist to be uneven and one side of my rib to protrude. It's the opposite side of the shoulder that sticks out. There you go. Scoliosis and how it effects my physical appearance.
Yes, living with scoliosis and a fused spine can be difficult at times. Sometimes it's easy to ignore all the amazing things you CAN do!
Do you have a harrington rod? There were thousands of us in the '80's getting these things in hospitals.
Supermodels Martha Hunt and Lindsay Ellingson go topless to raise awareness.
June 6 is the anniversary of my spinal fusion surgery and consequently enough, I just learned it's also Scoliosis awareness month. I was diagnosed when I was 13. I wanted to hide away in my little turtle shell of a back brace and be invisible.
Thoracic scoliosis is a sideways curve in the part of your spine that makes up your upper and middle back. Thoracic scoliosis is common in children and adolescents, and it can be managed conservatively or corrected with surgery.
Scoliosis specialists help children suffering from this disease. Read here to learn more on child scoliosis.
The psychological side of scoliosis is so often overlooked, but I think my behaviour over the years shows just how much scoliosis has affected my behaviour.
