Many teenagers don’t experience pain because of their scoliosis, Schreiber said ... with less than ideal posture has an effect on the muscles surrounding my spine. Stiffness and soreness ...

and with muscle strength training, to correct this imbalance and, as a final result, to eliminate scoliosis of the spine. Forty-seven children (32 girls and 15 boys), aged 10–16 years, were examined.

Neuromuscular scoliosis is associated with intrinsic neuromuscular disease, including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, poliomyelitis, Friedreich's ataxia, familial dysautonomia ...

In pediatric forms of scoliosis, the goal of bracing is to “guide” the spine as it grows. However, in a fully grown adult spine, bracing can lead to deconditioning and weakening of the surrounding ...

But a curve that gets worse can cause pain and health problems ... These experts treat diseases of the bones and muscles. They see lots of kids with scoliosis and can decide if a child needs treatment ...

A common cause of lower back pain in adolescent athletes is a stress fracture in ... Children with NF1 frequently develop orthopaedic problems like scoliosis and tibial dysplasia.

“Each scoliosis curve is different, and children with scoliosis have varying levels of muscle strength and focus ... This mild curve will not be noticeable, nor cause her any pain or limitations.

Softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles, allow the X-ray beams ... and lead to damage in the joints of the spine and pain during adulthood. Primary care providers routinely check kids for ...

The tests used to diagnose scoliosis are noninvasive. They’re not scary, they don’t involve needles and they’re pain-free. First ... The first exam also includes tests of muscle and nerve function.

Mild cases rarely cause pain and can go unnoticed ... such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or spina bifida. Syndromic scoliosis: This type occurs as part of a syndrome, such as Down syndrome, ...