Now at 38 years old, she is facing a 55-degree curve in her upper spine and a 33-degree curve in her lower spine, along with ongoing pain and few treatment options for severe curves, which may sometimes require spinal fusion. Sadly, Rachel is not the only one suffering. About 6 ...
The Causes Behind Scoliosis The exact reasons for scoliosis and the cause of scoliosis can be hard to find out. This is especially true for the most common type, which is called idiopathic scoliosis. Many believe that genetics and family history are important. However, researchers are looking in...
My 15 year old son has been diagnosed of scoliosis with a 60 degree angle. Orthopedic outrightly calls for surgery but I'd like to explore other alternatives. Please point me in the right direction and if you are able to recommend a reputable chiropractor in South Africa I'd appreciate it...
Roughly 3 million new cases of the condition are diagnosed in the United States each year, with a majority of them identified as idiopathic scoliosis — the most common type of scoliosis that presents in children between 10 to 12 years old. Most cases of scoliosis have no known cause, which...