It’s hard when people come to me looking for an answer on how to prevent scoliosis. This is difficult because the simple truth is there’s nothing anyone can do to prevent it, which is not what anyone wants to hear.
How To Prevent Scoliosis
It’s hard when people come to me looking for an answer on how to prevent scoliosis. This is difficult because the simple truth is there’s nothing anyone can do to prevent it, which is not what anyone wants to hear.
Do You Have the Right Habits and Mindset for Healing Scoliosis?
People who want to make big changes in their lives often find success by examining and changing their habits, which is not always easy to do.
Are Our Devices Making Scoliosis Worse?
Today’s technology allows us to do some amazing things. For example, I am writing this on my computer and sending it out to the Scoliosis Reduction Center website via the internet. You may be thousands of miles away, but because of the technology involved, you have an opportunity to read this piece from the comfort of wherever you happen to be located.
5 Ways Friends and Family Can Help After a Scoliosis Diagnosis
Scoliosis is a condition that affects the millions of people who have been diagnosed with it. But it also has a major impact on the friends and family members of each person who has received the diagnosis.
Scoliosis Massage: Is It an Effective Treatment?
When the average person feels strain, discomfort, aches or pains, it’s not unusual for them to seek relief in the form of massage.
5 Key Questions to Ask Before Treating Scoliosis
If you or a loved one has received a scoliosis diagnosis recently, you will probably be meeting doctors and other experts soon in order to begin the treatment process. You will probably find yourself doing a heavy amount of research, as well, to determine the course of action that is most likely to produce the best solutions.
How to Help Your Teen Deal with the Emotional Impact of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a physical condition of the body, but its emotional impact should not be underestimated. We talk a lot about the physical and medical aspects of scoliosis: The rate at which curves progress, the types of treatments that are most effective and the limitations that must be dealt with are all topics deserving of discussion. But for many people, the emotional aspects of living with scoliosis have the greatest impact. This is especially true for adolescents with the condition.
Severe Scoliosis: Is it Too Late for Treatment?
When it comes to severe scoliosis, however, traditional treatment methods almost always recommend surgery. Severe scoliosis comes with a high probability of the condition worsening. In fact, severe scoliosis carries a 90% risk of progression. That is why orthopedic doctors and others who treat the condition in the traditional manner recommend surgery. And it is why the condition needs to be taken very seriously.
What Can a Scoliosis X-Ray Reveal about the Condition?
Contrary to popular belief, scoliosis is highly treatable. Here at the Scoliosis Reduction Center, we’ve seen patients transform their lives completely by taking part in our comprehensive treatment program. But before the first step of treatment can be taken, we need an accurate assessment and measurement. The gold standard today is the scoliosis X-ray.
Is Scoliosis Hereditary?
When a patient or parent learns of a scoliosis diagnosis, they wonder, “Is scoliosis hereditary?” This is a tricky issue, and I want to make sure patients, parents and curious readers of the blog understand the truth about scoliosis, its development and how it is caused.
Is Scoliosis Pain Keeping You from What You Love?
For people who have scoliosis, dealing with pain is particularly tricky. There are no quick fixes. And expensive, invasive surgeries are never guaranteed to diminish pain levels. Scoliosis pain affects lives negatively and keeps people from participating in the activities they love and enjoy. But for the average person dealing with the condition, there is no obvious solution when it comes to finding relief.
Does Your Child Need a Scoliosis Brace? Here’s What You Need to Know
Braces have been used for decades to treat scoliosis among adolescents, but they are actually quite ineffective when it comes to correcting the curvature of the spine. At best, they prevent further irregular curvature. And most of the time, patients who are fitted with braces end up in surgery to correct their condition, which is invasive and life-altering during a critical time in the life of an adolescent.
Are You Experiencing These 7 Scoliosis Symptoms?
Scoliosis symptoms can be obvious and not-so obvious, which is why so many people live with the condition but go undiagnosed for such a long time. The fact is that people don’t always know what to look for. If you are concerned that you or someone you care about may have scoliosis, here are seven scoliosis symptoms you should be aware of.
