Scoliosis Reduction Center® Blog

Answering your questions about scoliosis and other spinal conditions with the expert advice from Dr. Tony Nalda.

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Does Scoliosis Make You Shorter and Affect Your Height?

Scoliosis impacts the body’s overall symmetry and as a result, it can impact height as the spine loses its healthy curves and patients are unable to extend their spine fully.

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Common Problems After Spinal Fusion Surgery + Alternatives

Spinal surgery is an invasive procedure, and any form of surgery will have risks.

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S-Shaped Scoliosis: What Is An S-Curve Scoliosis?

There are different types of scoliosis. Depending on the type of curve, scoliosis can be more complex to treat, which is the case with an S-Shaped scoliotic curve.

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Children’s Scoliosis Brace Options: Bracing Options for Kids

There are several bracing options available for children. However, the most beneficial is corrective bracing due to children’s growth and how quickly scoliosis can progress.

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Bone Spurs in the Neck: Symptoms & Treatment Options

A bony growth in the edge of a bone is what we call a bone spur. When found in the neck, these cause an array of symptoms.

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Bulging Disc Symptoms & Treatment In The Back & Neck

Bulging discs result from the gel-like nucleus's deterioration between vertebrae.

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The 4 Types of Scoliosis & Your Scoliosis Treatment Options

Each scoliosis type needs a customized form of treatment. Scoliosis doctors ensure treatment does what is expected for each patient's progress depending on the scoliosis type.

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Treatment Options For Scoliosis In Adults Over 50?

Scoliosis is individual and unique for each patient. Thankfully, in the same way, treatment is tailored to each patient and focuses on preserving spinal function.

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Boston Brace Alternative: The Scoliosis Brace We Recommend

Scoliosis bracing can be very beneficial, especially when choosing the correct type of brace that adapts to the patient's curvature and body type.

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Why Is Sciatica Pain Worse At Night [AND HOW TO FIX IT]

Being in bed can increase the pressure on the sciatic nerve and make sleeping difficult.

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What Is The Most Effective Pain Relief For Sciatica?

As the sciatic nerve is exposed to uneven forces, it can cause pain. The most effective way to treat sciatica nerve pain is by addressing the underlying cause of the pain.

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How To Cure Sciatica Permanently [IS IT POSSIBLE?]

Sciatica pain is treatable and can be greatly improved, especially when conservative treatment with a proactive approach is done.

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What Causes Sciatica To Flare-Up? [AND HOW TO FIX IT]

When the sciatic nerve is compressed, it becomes irritated. This irritation results in pain that irradiates all the connected pathways, and this is what causes pain flare-ups.

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What Will The Hospital Do For Sciatica Pain? [ANSWERED]

When going to the hospital for sciatica pain, the most they can do and their main priority is to treat the pain, which is often the cause of the visit.

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Why Is My Sciatica Not Going Away? [ANSWERED]

Outcomes can often be unpredictable when the sciatic nerves are involved. Depending on the severity of the sciatica pain, it might not go away until the cause is addressed.

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How Long Does Sciatica Last? Get Relief & Treatment

Sciatica pain will last depending on individual patient conditions. It could last for days, even weeks.

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Bone Spurs On Spine: What Is The Treatment?

Joint damage in the spine is the primary cause of bone spurs. These bony projections can appear anywhere in the spine due to different underlying causes.

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What Is Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease? [ANSWERED]

When the intervertebral discs of the spine experience pressure of gravity over time, and begin to deteriorate, create what is known as multilevel degenerative disc disease.

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Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment: What You Need To Know

Cervical radiculopathy is a compressed root in the neck area of the spine that becomes irritated.

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