Scoliosis
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Non-surgical treatments
Univ. of Maryland Med. Ctr.
Exercises, heel lifts and biofeedback are all possible alternatives to conventional treatments, but which ones work?
Look, Ma...no surgery!
Sky News
Take a look at a controversial treatment center for scoliosis in UK that claims to help sufferers through physiotherapy alone.
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Is your child at risk?
Aurora Health Care
Age, gender and activities like rhythmic gymnastics are all factors that can lead to the development of scoliosis. Does your child have any of the risk factors?
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Untreated scoliosis can cause some severe complications such as causing the upper spine to twist (kyphosis) or even affect your heart and lungs.
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Helpful exercises for scioliosis
iScoliosis
Watch these videos of exercises designed for people with scoliosis. These ab exercises will strengthen your back and improve your posture.
Fact sheet
NIAMS
Wondering about the scoliosis basics? Check out the facts and get up to speed on scoliosis with this short, well-organized article.
Understanding scoliosis
Spine Health
This video provides a clear picture of scoliosis. See how the curvature of the spine can affect the appearance of the back and how it might look in X-rays.
Adult scoliosis
Spine Surgery
This comprehensive look at adult scoliosis presents excellent information in a well-written format.
Coping skills
Scoliosis Reference
Living with scoliosis can be hard for kids. Make exercise a priority, find nice clothes that fit over braces and get support from friends and family. You can do it!
School screenings for sciolosis
Medical News Today
Although controversial because of the cost, these could be the best tool for early detection of scoliosis. Get the scoop here.
These are the different types of scoliosis. The links provide greater detail on each type. Learn more and be a better informed patient.
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Warning signs - for parents
Dr. Koop
Parents, take note. Scoliosis is usually painless and often only has physical manifestations. Learn to recognize the signs through this article and diagram.
treatments submit a link
Watch a news video on scoliosis surgery with reduced recovery times. The X-LIF surgery is minimally invasive, and rates for re-operations are much lower.
Surgery: Yay or nay?
Yahoo Health
This article and decision making tool will help you weigh the pros and cons of scoliosis-related surgery. Make an educated decision for yourself or your child.
Degrees of treatment
UCSF Children's Hospital
Based on the degree of curvature of the spine, scoliosis might not require treatment at all or could require surgery. Explore all the treatment options here.
