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.
Back to School with Scoliosis — What Parents and their Children Need to Know
School is challenging for all adolescents, but those challenges are amplified considerably for those with scoliosis. For children with scoliosis, their condition affects every single moment and interaction at school. So, how can adolescents with scoliosis and their parents make the school experience a better one?
Scoliosis and Diet: 4 Foods to Add to Your Grocery List
For those who are faced with a scoliosis diagnosis, diet becomes an important factor for recovery, building strength, living with more energy and improving overall health and wellness. A properly calibrated diet will not heal scoliosis or reduce curvature by itself; however, it will help create conditions within the body that are much more conducive to healing and the reduction of the negative aspects of scoliosis.
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.
5 Facts about Scoliosis Causes
The fact of the matter is that scoliosis causes vary widely, and in most cases, it is simply not possible to determine a specific cause. To help you better understand scoliosis and its causes, here are some facts that can help you make sense of the condition and how it arises.
Can a Chiropractor Heal Your Scoliosis?
Obviously, people believe in chiropractic care and the benefits it provides, particularly when it comes to treating neck and-or back pain. What’s not as well understood is the benefit chiropractic can provide for scoliosis patients. Can a chiropractor heal your scoliosis?
Scoliosis Can’t Slow Down the World’s Fastest Human
Usain Bolt is the fastest man alive. But what’s most remarkable about Usain Bolt is the fact that he’s accomplished all of this with scoliosis.
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.
