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Part of the reason scoliosis is so often described as ‘complex and mysterious’ is because there is a wide range of condition severity, its causation is not fully understood, and there are different condition types that can develop. The vast majority of scoliosis cases are classified as ‘idiopathic’, meaning not associated with a single-known cause. […]

Scoliosis is often thought of as a condition that mainly affects younger people, and this is because its most prevalent form is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 18; however, adults can also develop scoliosis. Keep reading to find out the most common condition types affecting adults. The two most […]

Not only are there different types of scoliosis a person can develop, the condition also has a wide range of severity levels, including mild to very severe. If an abnormal sideways spinal curvature rotates and measures at 10 degrees or more, this is considered a ‘true scoliosis’. Keep reading to find out how the 10-degree […]

When it comes to finding the right scoliosis doctor, it’s important to understand that different treatment approaches offer different potential outcomes.

Sciatic nerve pain can be one of the most debilitating forms of back pain. Immediate relief for sciatica pain should involve addressing its underlying cause.

Understanding spine anatomy is important because as such an integral part of human anatomy, its heath and function needs to be valued and preserved.

There are many spinal conditions that involve a loss of the spine’s healthy curves; hyperkyphosis involves an excessive inward curvature of the thoracic spine.

When most people think of scoliosis, they think of it as a child or adolescent condition, but idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis also affect adults.

When it comes time to decide how to treat scoliosis, it’s important to understand that different treatment approaches offer different potential outcomes.