Back surgery is a major undertaking. Even if minimally-invasive techniques are used and the procedure is performed in an outpatient setting, back surgery requires a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes physical therapy. Without proper rehabilitation, patients who undergo back surgery could be immobilized, experience significant pain, and are at greater risk of injury. Patients who…
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Treatment Options for Scoliosis
Patients who have scoliosis may have the appearance of uneven shoulders, waist, and hips because of the spinal curvature. This condition is usually discovered in children before they hit puberty. Depending on the severity of the curvature, scoliosis is either mild or severe. Severe scoliosis can become a disabling condition if left unaddressed by a…
Top Exercises for Scoliosis
People who have scoliosis have an abnormal curvature of the spine. This condition usually develops during a child’s growth spurt before puberty. Treatment for scoliosis depends on various factors, like the patient’s age and the severity and shape of the spinal curvature. For mild cases, your doctor may recommend physical therapy instead of surgery, and…
Emergency Signs and Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord is a bundled collection of nerves connecting the brain to the rest of the nervous system, thereby controlling many functions of the body. It is protected by the spinal vertebrae and several layers of tissue. Trauma to this sensitive part of the central nervous system can lead to permanent disability. Prompt medical…