by John Phillips | Jul 21, 2021 | Scoliosis
Early Onset Scoliosis Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is a form of spinal deformity in which a child’s spine (below 10 years of age) curves sideways. Over 100,000 children in the United States are found with this condition every year. EOS is a rare form of scoliosis that...
by John Phillips | Jun 15, 2021 | Scoliosis
Does Carrying A Heavy Backpack or Bag Make the Curve Worse? A backpack is essential in every child’s life. Since children carry heavy devices and books to school, an increasing number of children suffer from back problems that get so worse that they cannot be...
by John Phillips | May 20, 2021 | Scoliosis
Spine and Back Pain Spine and back pain can cause excruciating pain and about 80% of people experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. Also, the pain can become debilitating, causing problems with daily activities and sleeping. At Southwest Scoliosis and...
by John Phillips | Apr 26, 2021 | Scoliosis
Why Travel For The Best Scoliosis and Spine Care? Are you a scoliosis patient? Or do you have a friend, parent, or relative with scoliosis? Sadly, Scoliosis can disrupt lives and prevent those with the condition from performing certain day-to-day activities. Whether...
by John Phillips | Apr 6, 2021 | Scoliosis
What to Expect after Spinal Fusion Surgery For those suffering from chronic pain due to scoliosis or other spine conditions, spinal fusion surgery can be a life-changing procedure. Success rates for spinal fusion surgery are high (70-90%), and most patients...
by John Phillips | Mar 8, 2021 | Scoliosis
THE TETHER – VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING (VBT) SYSTEM This blog provides the details of how a Tethering System helps pediatric scoliosis patients. For children with a scoliosis condition, their parents should talk to their orthopedic doctor. And, their doctor...
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