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Recognizable by its sideways curvature, scoliosis arcs and twists the spine’s vertical column into an “s” or “c” shape. Mild cases of scoliosis may be hardly noticeable, while the most severe cases may require corrective surgery.
The good news: even without surgery, there are many home-based treatment options to help you thrive with scoliosis.
Scoliosis, the medical term for curvature of the spine, affects millions of Americans, an estimated 2 to 3% of the population. For the most severe cases—curves that exceed 45 degrees—surgical intervention may be necessary.
But for the majority of people diagnosed with scoliosis, your doctor will advise non-invasive treatments, each clinically proven to forestall the need for surgery. Here are a few.
Your initial appointment to see a spine doctor can feel a bit daunting at first. If you’ve never been treated for back and spine issues, you might be unsure of what to expect. On top of the back pain you’re likely experiencing, there are the additional considerations of paperwork, questionnaires and overall uncertainty about your diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Fortunately, a bit of advance preparation can help. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your first appointment with a spine doctor.
The difference between chronic and acute back pain? Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Whichever form yours takes, how do you know when to take action to treat your back pain?
Here’s what to say and how to describe your back pain when you go for a doctor’s visit.
In the pivot to face COVID-19, colleges and universities made sweeping changes to existing online learning programs. What might the future of higher education look like, and how do students harness it to make the most of online instruction?
How to maximize your learning — and minimize your college debt — amid the Covid-19 epidemic.
You can (and should!) still make your voice heard this year—it’ll just take a little more planning.
Parents.com has heard that public school teachers across the country are being offered a lot more money to teach kids privately during the pandemic. While it can mean potentially safer conditions for teachers, education advocates are concerned about what it means for low-income students.
Netflix’s new documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door explains what led Chris Watts to kill his family. He’s just one of many family annihilators to make the news. Experts explain what leads these killers to do the unimaginable.
