Scoliosis: 5 things you should know

We all have a normal forward bend in our spine, but for about 2-4 percent of adolescents, their spine also bends side to side or twists due to a…

Scoliosis procedure: Less surgery means less anxiety

Surgery can be a terrifying experience for a young child. For a kid with scoliosis, a large part of their childhood could be filled with surgeries to have the…

Preventing scoliosis progression through physical therapy

The Schroth method uses a combined physical therapy and breathing approach to help treat scoliosis – providing a non-surgical option for children and adults. Erik Smith, physical therapist at…

Scoliosis – the curves nobody wants

New developments in bracing and surgical techniques are making scoliosis less of a burden for young children. About 5 to 7 percent of children, mostly girls, develop the side-to-side…

Pediatric spine care: When a child should see a specialist

When you think of spine care, you might immediately imagine an adult with back pain. But there is an entire orthopedic specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of…

Physical therapy: What to expect before your first visit

People may hear the words ‘physical therapy’ and immediately envision a physical therapist leading someone through exercises after a surgery. And while that definitely is part of the process,…

Physical therapy before surgery may reduce recovery time

Pre-surgical physical therapy, or prehabilitation, is often needed before orthopedic surgery to better optimize your post-operative recovery. “If we can make the involved and supporting muscles stronger before surgery,…

Back pain relief: Who to call and when

Back pain relief can be hard to come by, with the pain ranging from annoying to debilitating. Factors such as the duration and severity of your pain, the degree…

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