As a scoliosis specialist and orthopedic physical therapist for almost 25 years, I have treated hundreds of people with headaches, migraines, neck pain and scoliosis. Trying to find a consistent causative link between the symptoms and the cause of migraines can be very daunting for all of us. To help you better treat your symptoms, [...]
With school right around the corner, we want to shed light on an essential topic: how to properly wear your backpacks with scoliosis. For those living with scoliosis, carrying a backpack can be frustrating to know what is helping or hurting your back. With a better understanding of the things to consider, carrying a backpack [...]
How Scoliometers are changing the Game Scoliosis is a medical diagnosis that causes a 3-dimensional deformity of the spine as it curves and rotates to one side. This change to the spine can be mild or severe, gradual or quick and in some cases, it can cause pain, discomfort, and even difficulty breathing. To screen [...]
This is a time to educate our community about this condition, promote early detection and encourage conservative treatment of small curves before they become bigger and/or painful. Scoliosis is a medical condition that causes rotation and deviation of the spine in varying severity. It is a common condition usually “diagnosed” in 3-5% of our younger [...]
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and brittle. It is a progressive disease that can develop over many years without any noticeable symptoms, but can eventually lead to bone fractures, especially in the hips, spine, and wrists. It is estimated that over 200 million people worldwide have osteoporosis, [...]
Scoliosis has more symptoms to it than most people realize. Depending on your age, curve type, activity levels, and even biological sex, there are many different symptoms that can be experienced when you have scoliosis. One of the most common symptoms that is often overlooked, are headaches and migraines, especially in women. The spine is [...]
I have been very fortunate to work with and be mentored by SEVERAL of the foremost researchers on scoliosis. Sanja Schreiber and Hagit Berdishevsky are regular names you’ll find in the scoliosis research world in addition to being internationally respected instructors and clinicians on the Schroth Method. Though we all admit there is much more [...]
At ScolioAustin, we understand how stressful a new diagnosis can be on the family even more than the child sometimes. We are here to help the child AND the family understand their child’s scoliosis and how to embrace it with a renewed sense of control. For more information check out The Schroth Method. Scoliosis can [...]
Get the Best Scoliosis Care for You For most of us, PAIN is the big equalizer. It can hit us at any age, sex, culture or religion. If you’re lucky, you might have a “regular” therapist in your resource bucket but most of us don’t pay any attention as to where to get care until [...]
Scoliosis and the Side Plank A few years ago, there was a lot of excitement in the scoliosis community when the news came out: “A single yoga pose each day may improve spine curvature for scoliosis patients”. A scientific study has been carried out investigating the effects of the side plank yoga exercise on scoliosis. [...]
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