Scoliosis Reduction Center® Blog

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

radiculopathy
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What Is Radiculopathy? Cervical, Lumbar, and Thoracic Types

When a spinal nerve is pinched is what we call "radiculopathy." Depending on where this spinal nerve is located the radiculopathy can be cervical, lumbar, or thoracic.

how does scoliosis affect the body
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How Does Scoliosis Affect The Body: An In-Depth Guide

Each case of scoliosis is unique but regardless of severity level or type of scoliosis, the main area of impact is the body’s natural symmetry and alignment.

how to tell if you have scoliosis
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How To Tell If You Have Scoliosis: Typical Scoliosis Signs

Scoliosis can be subtle in its initial stages, making it hard to distinguish. But looking closely, changes to body symmetry is one of scoliosis's biggest telltales.

scoliosis curvature types
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Scoliosis Curvature Types: Scoliosis Patterns & Types

here are different types of scoliosis. One of the determinants is the scoliosis pattern, its location in the spine, and if the source is known or not.

spinal braces
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Scoliosis Spinal Braces: Traditional & Modern Braces Options

Different treatment approaches focus on different results. One focuses on reducing the progression of the curve, while the other seeks corrective results.

best sleeping position for sciatica
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What Is The Best Sleeping Position For Sciatica?

Sleeping with sciatic pain is challenging, depending on the pressure and pain levels for some patients; sleeping on their side or flat on their back can be helpful.

what is sciatica
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What Is Sciatica? Sciatica Causes, Pain Relief, & Treatment

When the sciatic nerve is exposed to uneven pressure or compression, it becomes irritated and causes pain in varying strength and distribution.

facet joint arthritis
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What Is Facet Joint Arthritis? Prognosis and Treatment

When facet joint arthritis happens is because the cartilage that covers the joints has begun to erode.

facet joint syndrome
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What Is Facet Joint Syndrome? Types, Symptoms, & Treatment

Degenerative changes on the face joints of the spine cause the Facet Joint Syndrome.

flat back syndrome
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Flat Back Syndrome – What Is It? How To Treat It?

The spine’s healthy curves must be maintained, when these healthy curves are lost what we know as “flatback syndrome” happens.

sagittal imbalance
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What Is Sagittal Imbalance? How To Measure & Correct It

A front-to-back imbalance of the spine is what is known as a sagittal imbalance. It can be measured with an X-ray, and the best way to correct it is to follow treatment.

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Bulging Disc In Neck & Back: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

A bulging disc comes with a variety of symptoms. The most common is pain due to the compression of nearby nerves and the best way to improve it is to focus on treatment.

treatment for bulging disc
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Treatment for Bulging Disc: How Do You Fix A Bulging Disc?

When a patient is diagnosed with a bulging disk, there are many non-surgical options that can be explored.

spinal degeneration
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Spinal Degeneration Treatment: What Can Be Done For It

Spinal degeneration treatment is often determined by its underlying causes. But the patient’s lifestyle plays a key role in its progression and degree of injury.

herniated disc surgery
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Herniated Disc Surgery: Is Surgery The Only Option?

There are several treatment options for herniated discs, but before considering surgery, patients should explore other less risky and more affordable options.

herniated disc treatment
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Herniated Disc Treatment: What Are Your Options?

The treatment for herniated discs varies based on the symptoms the patient has and it can focus on nerve compression relief, pain relief, or to help muscle strength.

what is herniated disc
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What Is A Herniated Disc? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

A herniated disc is the result of deterioration of the discs in the spine. This usually happens due to aging and strain in the spine over a patient’s lifetime.

what is spinal stenosis
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What Is Spinal Stenosis? Types, Causes and Treatment Options

Spinal stenosis causes a wide range of symptoms in the body. The treatment is developed based on the severity of the symptoms and individual needs of the patient.

straight back syndrome
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What Is Straight Back Syndrome? Treatment Options

As the spine loses its natural curves patients present with a “flatback”. If left untreated, patients will develop loss of spinal function, among other visible symptoms.

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