The more flexible you are, the more likely it is that you’ll be attracted to sports and exercises that allow you to use your skills—such as gymnastics. The relationship between gymnastics and scoliosis isn’t easily explained since there isn’t a direct correlation....
Many children living with scoliosis may always have a curve in their spines regardless of the treatment they use. Knowing whether a back brace can fix scoliosis in children may influence the treatment you seek for your child. Find out why doctors recommend bracing....
Having scoliosis is no way to live when it impedes your daily functions. If using a brace or trying physical therapy hasn’t improved your condition, surgery is likely the next step. It can feel like the wait is finally over when your back surgery date is approaching....
We all did it in school. Though not all institutions test for scoliosis, you probably remember getting tested when you were eight or nine years old. The Adams Forward Bend Test is a simple scoliosis test for kids. Find out how it works and why people rely on it. What...
Once your spine begins to curve, it’s hard to straighten it. If you’re one of the many people who lives with scoliosis or has a child with the condition, life may look different for you. Figuring out the most important dos and don’ts for people with scoliosis is...
