Category Archives: Spine Health

Scoliosis and Menopause: Understanding the Connection

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, which is often associated with adolescence. However, research has increasingly shown a significant link between scoliosis and menopause, particularly in older women. The hormonal changes that occur during and after menopause can directly influence spinal … Continue reading

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Back Pain in Adults with Scoliosis vs. Adults Without Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Look

Back pain is a common issue that affects a significant portion of the adult population. However, the experience of pain can vary greatly depending on whether or not an individual has scoliosis. Understanding the differences between pain in adults with … Continue reading

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Scoliosis and Pregnancy: Your Guide to a Healthy Journey

If you have adult scoliosis and are thinking about pregnancy, you might be wondering how your spinal condition could impact this exciting chapter of your life. Will pregnancy affect your scoliosis? Could scoliosis complicate your pregnancy or delivery? These are … Continue reading

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Adult Scoliosis: Stay Ahead of the Curve

When you hear the word scoliosis, you might imagine teenagers wearing back braces. But here’s something you may not know: scoliosis isn’t just a condition for the young. It’s a reality for millions of adults, too. In fact, adult scoliosis … Continue reading

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Active Living with Scoliosis: Benefits of Sports Participation

Protective Effects of Sports Participation Living with scoliosis can present unique challenges, but it doesn’t have to stop young athletes from pursuing their dreams. In fact, participating in sports can be life-changing for adolescents with scoliosis, offering physical, emotional, and … Continue reading

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How Calcium and Vitamin D Affect Adolescent Scoliosis

Can Calcium and Vitamin D Help with Scoliosis? Key Findings from New Research Often, we hear about the benefits of Vitamin D in managing osteoporosis, but did you know it also plays a crucial role in bone growth during child … Continue reading

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Shoulder Exercise – Wall Angel Glide

Once you have mastered the floor angel glide exercise, you can progress the wall angel glide, then the seated angel glide. The shoulders and arms position are the same as floor angel glide. However, you will likely to notice that … Continue reading

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Shoulder Exercise – Floor Angel Glide

Many people with shoulder injury because there is a postural imbalance in the shoulder girdle including the shoulder blade (scapula). In order to truly strength the shoulder and prevent further injuries, retraining the scapula is very important. Here is the … Continue reading

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Exercise Principles

Many people like to go to the gym to get stronger. However, some people ended up injuries while exercises. We have patients with injuries are trying to get back into regular exercises too soon. So when we should do what? … Continue reading

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Calf Stretching

This video demonstrates a few various of calf stretching. Stretching the inside calf (medial Gastrocnemius) Stretching the outside calf (lateral Gastrocnemius) Deep layer of the calf (Soleus) These stretches can benefit for those who suffers from plantar faciitis, calf injuries … Continue reading

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