If you, or anyone else you see, are dealing with a hunched, slouched, or stooped back, you are most likely experiencing hyperkyphosis. Hyperkyphosis, also known as kyphosis, is the curving of the spine, causing you to look like that. While it is typically common in older folks, know that young people can also be affected by this condition. That said, …
3 Exercises You Can Utilize to Help Address Scoliosis – What to Know
Scoliosis, the curving of the spine, can cause a myriad of problems to anyone that has it. From pain to discomfort, these issues can be a cause of trouble trying to get through the day. Even so, there are various methods that can help a person deal with scoliosis. Scoliosis exercise is one of the best ways to help relieve …
The Benefits of Swimming for People with Scoliosis – What to Know
Scoliosis is a kind of medical condition wherein a person’s spine curves sideways either in a C-shape or S-shape. About three percent of people suffer from this, mostly those between the age of ten and 20. Scoliosis may range from mild cases causing a few minor problems to severe cases that potentially require bracing or surgery, or causing breathing difficulties. …
6 Fascinating Facts About Adult Scoliosis – What to Know
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, which results in the shape of a letter S when viewed sideways. Although it usually occurs during childhood until teenaged years, adult scoliosis is not uncommon. It may occur in both males and females, but it is more common with the latter. The cause of scoliosis in children, however, remains to be …
The Best Stretches & Exercises You Need for Scoliosis – Our Guide
Scoliosis is a spine condition that affects roughly around 2% to 3% of the population, making it relatively common among adolescents. It is defined by the S- or C-shaped curve in the spine due to a variety of reasons such as genetics, uneven pelvic position, or past spinal surgeries. Once it progresses, scoliosis can lead to neurological complications, arthritis, and …
Adult Scoliosis Types and Treatment Options
Posted by Dr. Richa Gandhi Common Types of Adult Scoliosis and Treatment Options Adult scoliosis is the presence of a lateral deviation in the spine which measures at a Cobb angle of 10 degrees or more in a skeletally mature patient. There are 2 common types of adult scoliosis: Type 1: Adult Degenerative Also referred to as Adult “De …
Our Guide on the Causes & Treatment of Adult Scoliosis – What to Know
Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that is highly common among children who are going through puberty. Though it is most common with children, it is not unusual for adults to have a curvature in the spine as well. Some adults may not even be aware that they already have scoliosis until they start to feel symptoms like numbness, …
Our Guide To Schroth Method: Exercises for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a common spine condition that is found in a whopping 3 million adolescents in the United States, a number that rises every year for children ages 10 to 12 years old. It’s a spinal problem that happens during the different stages of a growth spurt before puberty, wherein the spine develops a sideways curvature. Most cases of scoliosis …
Scoliosis Progression – Sign and Symptoms Of Rapid Progression Curves
What Can Cause Your Scoliosis To Progressive Rapidly? pedist consider that once a child stops growing the risk for progression of their scoliosis goes away, the fact is that this is only partially true. While the risk for rapid progression diminishes greatly at skeletal maturity, it is not the only time in life that scoliosis can progress. In fact, for …
Are Low Levels of Phosphorus Protective Against Scoliosis Progression?
Are Low Levels of Phosphorus Protective Against Scoliosis Progression? Calcium and Phosphorus are at normal levels in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): Calcium and Phosphorus are both important for normal bone mineralization, and can be mobilized to and from the blood stream and into the bone depending upon body homeostasis. Hormones (Parathyroid hormone and Estrogen) are mostly responsible for signaling when …