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Does my son have scoliosis?

My son is 8 years old and I think that his spine is shaped wrong. I felt it, and it seems like it curves a little bit inward. Is this scoliosis?
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How long would my child need to wear a brace for scoliosis?

My daughter needs to have a brace on for her treatment of scoliosis. She's 14 years old, and she really hates wearing it. How long do kids usually have to wear a brace for to...
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Does scoliosis get worse as you age?

I'm undergoing chiropractic treatment to help my scoliosis. I'm 28 years old, and I was diagnosed with scoliosis about a month ago. If I don't get this treated now, would it...
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Do spinal injuries eventually need surgery?

Last year, I got into a really bad car accident that injured my spinal cord. Since then I've been in physical rehab to help heal it, along with steroids, but I still feel pain....
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About my two sons with DMD?

My two sons are suffering the DMD and I have all their medical reports. I need help as both need scoliosis surgeries, and I do not want to lose them. I need to travel to one...
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Do I need a brace to correct my scoliosis?

I've had scoliosis since I was a kid and it hasn't gone away. How can I treat it? Do I need a brace to treat this?
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What does it mean if my discogram is positive?

I just received the results of my discogram, and it came back positive. My doctor wants me to come in this week to speak about the next steps, but I can't wait. What does a positive...
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Do all spinal pains require a discogram?

I've been having back pain for years, and my doctor wants to do a discogram. Do all spinal pains usually require a discogram?
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Will a CT scan of my spine show how to treat my injury?

I injured my back on the football field, and the pain has only gotten worse. Doctor wants to take scan of my spine. Will a CT scan help with my treatment?
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Can laser treatment help spinal stenosis?

My father is 70 year old, and he also has spinal stenosis. Can laser treatment help spinal stenosis? What are the other treatment options?
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How long does it take to recover from spinal cord surgery?

I'm 45 years old and I might have surgery to remove a tumor on my spinal cord. How long would it take to recover from spinal cord surgery?
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Does laser spinal surgery exist for spinal stenosis?

My friend was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. What are the treatment options? Does laser spinal surgery exist for spinal stenosis?
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Do you need to have corrective surgery for scoliosis?

My doctor has diagnosed me with scoliosis but doesn't seem to be very concerned about it. Right now, I'm using a brace to help straighten my spine, but would I need to have corrective...
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Treatment options for spinal stenosis?

My friend has spinal stenosis, and it's affecting his quality of life. What are the treatment options for spinal stenosis?
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How long does it take to recover from spinal cord surgery?

I need to have surgery to remove a tumor on my spinal cord, but my doctor hasn't told me how long the recovery period for this surgery would be. How long does it take to fully...
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Can posture cause a hunched back?

I have terrible posture. It was a lot better when I was a kid, but as I got older, I really just been slouching more often. Could slouching cause me to have hunchback when I'm...
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Will my surgery end my career?

I'm in college football, D1, and it's really the time to start thinking about my future career. I've sat out this whole entire season because of my back, and I need to have surgery...
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Orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon for a spine problem?

I think I need to have surgery on my spine for spondylolisthesis, which I was diagnosed with a few months ago. My orthopedist wanted to treat it with rest and medication, but...
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Does scoliosis need surgery?

I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was a child, and it was never really corrected. The doctors have been monitoring it, and I wore a brace but it barely worked. I'm not in...
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My son has tension in his legs from playing basketball. How can I help him?

My son has tension in his legs from playing basketball, and he plays almost constantly because of school. What are some therapies that can help him not get this muscle tension?...
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