(WISH) — Doctors have given relief to a woman who was living in debilitating life-altering pain every day from scoliosis. About 7 million people have been diagnosed with a sideways curve of the spine.
Have you ever noticed that one of your shoulders appears higher than another, your ribs are more prominent on one side or maybe that you have asymmetric skin folds? These imbalances may seem arbitrary ...
June is recognized as national Scoliosis Awareness Month to spread awareness and promote early detection. Scoliosis is a common spinal condition that causes an abnormal curve of the spine. Dan ...
Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...
For many children with scoliosis, bracing is a crucial intervention that can avert the progression of spinal deformities. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, outlines how braces are ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Scoliosis affects about seven million people in the United States annually. In most cases, doctors said it's unknown what causes the disease, so early detection is important ...