25
Jun
The 3 Types of Scoliosis
The importance of the spine is well-understood by most. It supports your weight, enables movement and maintains nerve function throughout your body. Less known is the importance of your spine’s curvature. Your spine should be straight up and down with a gentle “S” curve from top...
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25
Jun
How Is Scoliosis Treated?
Scoliosis can be a challenging condition for children and teens because it can affect appearance and cause discomfort. The good news is that today there are treatment options designed to slow its progression and help young patients get back to participating in activities. Wh...
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25
Jun
When Degenerative Scoliosis Requires Surgery
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, and most people associate it with teens and children. However, when adults start developing back pain and have difficulty walking, adult-onset scoliosis, also known as degenerative scoliosis, can be the culprit. Fortunately, patients now...
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25
Jun
4 Scoliosis Risk Factors
Scoliosis is a common spine condition that impacts millions of people in the United States. Thankfully, doctors can usually diagnose this condition early and help patients find treatment. Since early intervention can prevent scoliosis from progressing and becoming more severe...
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25
Jun
Handling Pain From Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that affects every individual differently. One of the most common symptoms of scoliosis is back pain, which ranges from mild to severe. If you experience back pain from scoliosis, it’s essential to know you are not alone and have treatmen...
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25
Jun
Helpful Exercises and Stretches for Scoliosis
Exercises for scoliosis can help to relieve symptoms and keep you active and flexible. Learn how to perform scoliosis exercises properly below. What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. While it ranges in cause and severity, this condition can cause back pain...
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25
Jun
Can You Prevent Scoliosis?
Scoliosis affects millions of people in the U. S. every year. Scoliosis can have various causes, leading many people to wonder whether the condition is preventable. Certain risk factors may make you or your child more susceptible to scoliosis-related back pain and other sympto...
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25
Jun
What Causes Scoliosis in Children?
Scoliosis is a spine condition caused by a side-to-side curve along the vertebrae. As kids grow, scoliosis may develop as a slight S- or C-shaped curvature in their spines. Though it’s most likely to occur in patients ages 10-18, scoliosis is a condition that parents and pedi...
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25
Jun
How to Prevent Rotator Cuff Tears
Your rotator cuff plays a crucial role in your daily movement. After a rotator cuff tear, it may be painful to lift your arms, sleep on your side or reach for something behind you. If you want to know how to prevent rotator cuff tears, it’s important to understand how they oc...
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25
Jun
6 Spine Treatments That Don’t Require Surgery
Living with spine, back or neck pain can make even the simplest tasks difficult. At New York Spine Institute, we’re committed to finding the best treatment plan for you. Many times, surgery is not necessary to address the issue. Our patients can take advantage of various non...
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