Effects of Using Heavy Backpacks on Scoliosis

One of the major complaints of school children is the heavy backpacks they have to carry to school each day. With the number of textbooks they are required to bring, not to mention their notebooks, pens and pencils, and snacks,  the weight adds up quickly and...

Avoiding Spinal Surgery

When it comes to scoliosis and other types of abnormal spinal conditions, most patients immediately turn to spinal surgery. This is because patients believe that spinal surgery can provide them instantaneous relief and cure them of their debilitating condition....

Proper Sleeping Positions for Scoliosis Patients

Scoliosis patients suffer from discomfort and pain due to the abnormal curvature of their spine. As a result, for many, it becomes increasingly difficult to sleep well at night.  Though research has found that sleeping positions do not affect the progression of...

Steps to Finding Back Pain Relief with Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is considered a mainstream non-surgical treatment for back pain. Many doctors recommend their patients go through physical therapy treatment before undergoing more aggressive procedures such as surgery because it is often able to cure the ailment with...