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Scoliosis

Also called: Curved Spine, Spinal Curvature

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There is no correlation between milk intake and the formation of scoliosis in adolescence. The nutrients in milk (calcium. phosphorus, etc.) are very...
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Most time numbness is a sign of a nerve being pinched or restricted in some way.
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Could be Fibromyalgia. There are medications for this. I have it myself and know the pain very well. Please see your Dr soon!
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In my opinion, chiropractic adjustments will have little or no curative effect on either of these conditions. A child or teenager with scoliosis...
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The simple answer: Osteoporosis is the demineralization or thinning of bone, often seen as people age. This can make them more prone to fractures...
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no - not affected by breathing
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Would you please give more information about your scoliosis?
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. In most people, the spine naturally curves out a bit near the neck and inward at the lower back (the...
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It is all about technique and team work.  Improper form and taking on too much weight can cause back issues for both old and young adults.I...
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Treatment of scoliosis is based on the severity of the curve and the chances of the curve getting worse. Certain types of scoliosis have a greater...
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The most common symptom of scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often this is a mild change and may be first noticed by a friend or family...
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If you think you have scoliosis, you can see your doctor for an examination. The doctor will ask questions, including if there is any family history...
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School screening programs have helped to identify many cases of scoliosis early. This allows people to be treated with either observation or bracing...
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At this time, there is no cure for scoliosis. There are good treatment options as discussed above. Researchers are trying to find the causes of the...
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Scoliosis can affect about 2% of females and 0.5% of males. In most cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown (idiopathic). This type of scoliosis is...
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