Top Myths About Scoliosis Busted: Separating Facts from Fiction
Scoliosis is a condition surrounded by a surprising amount of misinformation. From old wives’ tales about heavy backpacks to fears about leading a limited life, these myths can create unnecessary anxiety for patients and their families. Separating scoliosis facts vs. fiction is crucial for making informed decisions about treatment and for understanding what living with […]
ScoliBrace vs. Boston Brace: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Scoliosis Bracing Options
If your child has been prescribed a scoliosis brace, or you’re weighing your options before committing to one, you’ve probably run into the same two names over and over: the Boston brace and ScoliBrace. When comparing ScoliBrace vs. Boston Brace, one of the biggest differences is the philosophy behind the design. Traditional Boston-style bracing is […]
Scoliosis Screening for Kids Before School Starts: What Georgia Parents Need to Know
Every July, the same thing happens in our office. A parent calls and says some version of: “I was helping my daughter try on school clothes, and something about her shoulders looked… off.” Back-to-school season is when Georgia parents finally get a good, long look at their kids. Swimsuits, new clothes, haircuts, and time spent […]
Slight Scoliosis Treatment: Best Options Explained
All levels of scoliosis require treatment. Mild scoliosis won’t necessarily stay mild; a proactive treatment plan is needed to counteract the progressive nature of scoliosis. Mild scoliosis treatment works towards preventing progression, increasing symptoms, and the need for surgical treatment. Scoliosis ranges widely in severity, and for patients diagnosed with mild scoliosis, the goal is […]
What Causes Adult Scoliosis? Risks and Treatments
While the majority of scoliosis cases are diagnosed during childhood, the actual rate of scoliosis increases among the aging population. While the symptoms of scoliosis and treatment needs differ in adults, early intervention is always the goal because as a progressive condition, most cases of scoliosis will get worse over time. There are two main […]
Workouts to Avoid with Scoliosis: Protect Your Back
People with scoliosis can lead fulfilling and active lives, but they need to be aware of how their condition affects spinal health and function. Practicing a spine- and scoliosis-friendly lifestyle includes a healthy activity level and knowing which types of exercise and workouts to avoid. When it comes to working out with scoliosis, exercises to […]
Scoliosis Foods to Avoid: Essential Tips
As a structural spinal condition that causes an unhealthy lateral spinal curve to develop, no changes to diet alone can improve the scoliosis itself, but a healthy diet and lifestyle can make the body more responsive to treatment. Scoliosis foods to avoid are those that impact overall and spinal health negatively through weight gain and […]
Cervical Subluxation Symptoms: What to Watch For
The cervical spine refers to the neck, and as the first spinal section, it connects the brain to the rest of the spine and body. It’s important for the cervical spine to have its healthy curve in place and its vertebrae aligned. If the neck loses its healthy curve and alignment, its health and function […]
Scoliosis Exercises to Avoid: Safe Movement Tips
Scoliosis weakens the spine due to its uneven forces causing misalignment. Scoliosis can also impact the spine’s surrounding muscles, so weak and/or unbalanced muscles can be a factor when exercising with scoliosis. Scoliosis patients who cultivate a healthy and approved activity level can be more responsive to treatment. When it comes to exercising with scoliosis, […]
Spondylosis with Facet Arthropathy: Causes & Treatment
The spine’s facet joints connect vertebral bodies and facilitate smooth gliding motion for healthy pain-free movement, and a diagnosis of facet joint arthropathy means arthritis and inflammation are affecting the spinal joints. Facet joint arthropathy is a common component of the spine’s overall degenerative process known as spondylosis. Spondylosis refers to general age-related spinal degeneration, […]