Posted by ScoliosisTips on 03/3/08 in Articles
By Davids Jones
What is it?
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that may affect any segment of the spine. The curve may be convex to the right (more common in chest-level curves) or to the left (more common in lower back curves). The spine may be rotated around its axis, deforming the rib cage. […]
Posted by ScoliosisTips on 03/3/08 in Articles
By Kent Pinkerton
Bracing is a widely accepted treatment for Scoliosis, especially in the case of children and adolescents. The Brace is customized to suit the different needs of patients, and primarily used to prevent the spinal curve from worsening during the growing age. It cannot rectify the existing spinal curve in Scoliosis patients.
Bracing is recommended […]
Posted by ScoliosisTips on 03/3/08 in Articles
By Kent Pinkerton
Scoliosis that occurs in infants, and is noticeable when the child is aged between 2 months and 3 years, is called Infantile Scoliosis. This disease is characterized by curvature of the spine that often rectifies itself with the passage of time. Infantile Scoliosis is a rare disease, and occurs more commonly in Europe […]
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