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Heavy Backpacks and Children
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 severe that they cannot be...
Spine and Back Pain
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...
Travel for Scoliosis Care
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...
After Spinal Fusion Surgery
How Does Spinal Fusion Surgery Work? Spinal fusion surgery aims to alleviate back pain by permanently connecting two or more vertebrae in your spine, resulting in a single, solid piece of bone. This procedure eliminates motion between the fused vertebrae, providing...
The Tether
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 should...
Cervical Lordosis Treatment
Cervical Lordosis Treatment Cervical Lordosis refers to the natural curve of the spine in the neck, known as the cervical spine. From top to bottom, a healthy spine forms an “S” shape, with a healthy cervical spine forming a gentle “C” at the top. This curve not only...
Mild Scoliosis
Mild Scoliosis In general, scoliosis cases fall into one of three categories: mild, moderate, and severe. Mild scoliosis is by far the most common form of the condition, affecting as much as 50% of the population. Mild scoliosis can affect individuals of any age, but...
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Degenerative disc disease causes the soft discs between vertebrae (which act like cushions) to begin to dry out and shrink. This leads to wear and tear on the vertebrae and the discs themselves. It can lead to other problems that...
Spondylolysis Treatment
Spondylolysis Definition Spondylolysis, also known as a Pars Defect, occurs when a small, thin portion of bone that connects two vertebrae (known as the Pars) cracks or fractures. Furthermore, the Spondylolysis condition is characterized by a stress fracture or defect...
Scoliosis Pain Management
Scoliosis Pain Management A majority of the population experiences back pain in one form or another. It is a very common problem, and for those with scoliosis, both adults and children are often the recipients of back pain. Some people with scoliosis don’t have pain,...