Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. In scoliosis, the vertebrae curve to one side and rotate or twist. This can make it appear as if you are leaning to one side. The curve of ...
It's been a few weeks since Scoliosis Awareness Month, but it's not too late to learn the signs, symptoms and causes of scoliosis from experts. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at ...
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine, often resembling a ‘C’ or an ‘S,’ which can impact the alignment of your hips, legs and neck. An ill-fitting mattress can ...
Bad posture cannot cause scoliosis. However, practicing and maintaining optimal posture can help reduce pain and slow the condition’s progression. Scoliosis refers to when a person has a sideways C- ...
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month.Dr. Terence Verla, a neurosurgeon with Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute, talks about the how to identify scoliosis and what treatment options are available. Dr.
DENVER (KDVR) — A breakthrough new procedure pioneered by a group of doctors in Colorado is offering new hope for some teenagers living with scoliosis. Vertebral body tethering is a surgical treatment ...
The Cobb method, or Cobb angle, helps doctors track changes in the spinal curve over time. Clinicians use it to guide treatment decisions, especially during growth spurts in adolescence. It provides a ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A teenager has reunited with the doctor who restored her ability to move through a groundbreaking surgery tested in Philadelphia. This updated procedure for children with ...