Articles for tag: Scoliosis, Shriners

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Living with Scoliosis

My life has been a living hell since April of 1991. I found out that I have Scoliosis in April of 1991. Since that day my life has been turned upside down. Let me share my story with you. In April of 1991 I was sitting in the school cafeteria watching a play. I was ...

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A Guide to Rolfing for Scoliosis Patients

We live in a world where increasingly the path of science merges with the world of science fiction. No longer contained only in the minds of novelists or Hollywood, fields such as cloning, stem cell research, and nanotechnology are explored daily in an effort to cure, or benefit the outcome of disease and injury. Despite ...

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Scoliosis- a Guide to Alleviating the Discomfort

Having lived with scoliosis (curvature of the spine) for over 30 years, I have found a variety of ways to ease the discomfort without taking prescription drugs. This article will list the best methods I have found for alleviating scoliosis discomfort. They range from physical activity, stretching, to meditation. Physical activity. Any activity that involves ...

Rolfing Guide for Scoliosis Patients

Here is a Rolfing Guide for Scoliosis Patients who are considering using this method as part of your treatment. It is a list of things to be aware of and questions to ask before you make a final decision on the treatment and the Rolfing Therapist. For those of you who may not know, Rolfing ...

My Story of Living with Scoliosis

My struggle to live a normal life is usually a painful one. There are very few activities that do not cause me discomfort and/or pain. However, I refuse to let Scoliosis stop me from living an active and enjoyable life. The information you will find in this article, is meant to educate and inform, but ...

The Sudden Onset of Scoliosis in Teens

Back disorders are a leading cause of health concern among many adults in the United States. But, in many cases, back pain and back disorders are not limited to only the adult population. For many children, including teenagers, the sudden complication of a back disorder can lead to impaired activities of daily living. Scoliosis, while ...

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Childhood Scoliosis – Early Warning Signs and Treatment Options

Affecting nearly one million children in the United States, scoliosis is a growing concern among many parents, educators and healthcare professionals. While not considered a disease, scoliosis is a common condition among children with a familial history of scoliosis or other abnormal bone growth development. Unfortunately, in many cases, scoliosis is not diagnosed promptly resulting ...

Scoliosis Facts Parents Should Know

Scoliosis diagnoses may sound like five alarm panic bells going off and sheer fear, however with the correct treatment children with this condition can have normal active lives. Scoliosis is when the spine curves sideways which most of the time occurs during a growth spurt or just prior to puberty. Dr. Daniel Green, pediatric orthopedic ...