Scoliosis Symptoms

Spinal Stenosis and Sciatic Pain: Is Surgery the Answer?

Ben Parr — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:48:46 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about decompression and artificial disc replacement for spinal stenosis and sciatic pain.

Scoliosis Symptoms

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:54:10 -0800

In children and teenagers, scoliosis often does not have any noticeable symptoms. The scoliosis is often not noticeable until the curve has progressed significantly.

Scoliosis: What You Need to Know

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:54:10 -0800

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The term scoliosis is used to describe an abnormal curvature of the spine, but it is not i

Degenerative Scoliosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:54:09 -0800

Degenerative scoliosis comes about as the result of degeneration in the disc space and paired facet joints posteriorly (in the back of the spine). As the joints degenerate they turn and create a bend in the back, resulting in the classic scoliotic curve.

Whereas idiopathic scoliosis is much more common in the thoracic spine (mid back), degenerative scoliosis is much more common in the lumbar spine (lower back). It occurs most frequently in people over 65 years of age.

Back Pain in Kids and Teens

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:21 -0800

While back pain is very common for adults, kids and teens are much more resilient and flexible and do not suffer the same types of back injuries to which adults are subject. In fact, medically significant back pain in children and teens is infrequently encountered, with even fewer cases in younger children.