School is out for summer and you’re headed to your favorite watering hole to beat the heat — the beaches, pools, and lakes. This time of year presents back pain sufferers with an excellent exercise alternative that doesn’t usually strain or add weight to the back. Many people with low back pain can properly modify…
Disc replacement surgery continues to be one of the great, exciting developments in spinal health care. Five years of research data have shown that disc replacements outperform spinal fusions, especially when more levels of the spine are involved. When one suffers from a severe impingement of a spinal nerve or suffers from severe, intractable neck…
Knee arthritis is a chronic condition that affects people of all genders, ages, and races. It is characterized as a degeneration (or deterioration) of the knee joint space that will lead to severe pain, stiffness, tenderness, and potential swelling. There are several conservative treatments for knee pain which include physical therapy, medications, and steroid injections. Restoration of normal cartilage function is…
You don’t have to be a runner to participate in the Spinal Research Foundation’s We’ve Got Your Back Race For Spinal Health! Walking is an excellent form of exercise; whether you are just starting to exercise, recovering from an injury or are just looking to get outside and get moving; read on for tips on how walking…
HOT OFF THE PRESS… The Washington Business Journal has recognized Virginia Spine Institute for the 4th time as one of the 2016 “Best Places to Work” within the Washington D.C. area. The “Best Places to Work Awards” were developed to recognize local company achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination…
Allowing your children to play sports when diagnosed with scoliosis may seem counterintuitive. Many parents worry that sports are too rough and the continuous movement will exacerbate symptoms and worsen curve progression. Exercise is actually extremely beneficial to young athletes with scoliosis and plays a large role in a successful treatment plan. It not only strengthens…
There are a number of factors that are related to the natural risk for scoliosis curve progression. FOUR FACTORS FOR SCOLIOSIS CURVE PROGRESSION: Age Skeletal Maturity Gender Pattern of the scoliosis curve that is present {i.e. type or shape of curve} AGE Being diagnosed with scoliosis at a younger age means there is a higher…
The treatment of scoliosis is determined by the severity of the curve and is determined on a case by case basis. While there is no ‘standard treatment’, a combination of exercise such as bracing, postural retraining, and the Schroth Method have been noted to be effective.
Adult scoliosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in a patient who has finished growing. It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree, but when the curve develops an “S” shaped side-to-side curve, it is considered scoliosis. Adult scoliosis is often the result of untreated or unrecognized…
