Traditional methods of getting rid of scoliosis involved surgery. Though it is undoubtedly one of the most effective and reliable methods, surgery’s side effects make it risky. The other risk involved in the age-factor. When performed in children and adolescents, this method was found to give 70%-80% success-rates. On the other hand, performing surgery on […]
What is degenerative scoliosis? Degenerative scoliosis is a condition where the human spinal-cord undergoes a complete deformation in its shape. It may start off with the stiffening and straightening process, ultimately leading to bending on one side. The starting point of this condition is usually the degeneration of joints in the spinal cord. What are […]
What is sclerosis of the spine? It is a condition where the interior space between the spinal cord disks starts compressing over a while. Most of the time, these symptoms are observed in the lower back portion. When this condition occurs, the result is often consistent pain and hindered normal activities. The patient is unable […]
According to most medical researchers conducted on women with scoliosis, the effect on their pregnancy conditions seems to be relatively insignificant. The risks of pregnancy increase the spinal cord curvature were also significant in the lower order. Exception cases were observed wherein women were apparently going through their 3rd or 4th childbearing. Only among them, […]
Physiotherapy is one of the available treatment options for those who have scoliosis. While a few years ago, most patients needed to use a brace or maybe even go for surgery, there is now an alternative. More than that, physiotherapy offers an option that strengthens the back muscles while correcting the spine’s curvature. What Is […]