Not all cases of adult scoliosis develop in adulthood. The main type to affect adults is pre-existing, likely from … Read more

Progressive conditions can be more complex to treat because their nature is to get worse over time, so successful … Read more

Scoliosis affects the spine by causing an unnatural lateral curvature to develop that also rotates, and osteoporosis is a … Read more

A healthy spine has its vertebrae aligned and its natural curves in place. If the spine’s alignment changes and … Read more

As scoliosis is progressive, its effects can increase over time, becoming more widespread. While many scoliosis effects are visual, … Read more

Modern treatment options for teen scoliosis patients include traditional spinal fusion surgery or conservative nonsurgical treatment. Here at ScoliCare, … Read more

Understanding idiopathic scoliosis and the potential benefits of early diagnosis is crucial, especially for parents. We don’t know what … Read more

Part of diagnosing scoliosis involves further classifying cases based on key variables, and the more thorough and accurate a … Read more

What you need to know about scoliosis is that while treatment results can never be guaranteed, many potential effects … Read more

There are a number of factors that shape a patient’s potential experience with scoliosis, one of which is the … Read more

There are different types of scoliosis with varying severity levels and causes. While most cases of scoliosis are idiopathic, … Read more

The spine’s healthy curves, when viewed from the side, increase its strength, flexibility, and ability to handle mechanical stress. … Read more

A Dowager’s hump commonly affects older females and refers to an excessive rounded-forward appearance of the upper back at … Read more

The spine’s natural curves facilitate its optimal function; they make it stronger and more resistant to injury, more flexible … Read more

Scoliosis affects the body in a myriad of ways, but what’s important to understand is that it doesn’t always … Read more

The spinal cord consists of 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and if the spine’s unnatural curve and twist exposes … Read more

The effects of scoliosis aren’t just limited to the back. Although scoliosis causes the development of an unnatural lateral … Read more

Scoliosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and the larger the size of the unnatural spinal curve, the … Read more

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the spine: an unnatural sideways-bending spinal curvature that rotates develops. As a progressive … Read more

Running with scoliosis may be deemed safe for some, safe with modifications for others, or can be restricted. Potential … Read more

Scoliosis is progressive, so its effects can change and increase over time. While daily self-care strategies are important, the … Read more

The connection between scoliosis and genetics isn’t fully clear; the cause does depend on the type in question, and … Read more

Scoliosis treatment plans need to be customized because there are multiple severity levels, age groups affected, and types of … Read more