Scoliosis can range from mild scoliosis to severe, and there are also different curvature types and locations within the spine. While most cases of scoliosis are classified as idiopathic, meaning cause unknown, there are also condition types associated with known causes, including cases of levoscoliosis. Characteristics of scoliosis differ from one patient to the next, […] The post Levoscoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

The spine is one long structure with three main sections, and disc degeneration can occur anywhere in the spine. Discs in the neck and lower back are the most vulnerable to disc degeneration because of the roles they play in the spine's biomechanics. Healthy spinal discs are necessary for optimal spinal health and function; being […] The post Understanding Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

The first step to addressing a loss of cervical lordosis is determining its underlying cause; otherwise, only its symptoms are being addressed, with results often limited to short-term improvement. For those experiencing unexplained neck and lower back pain, a loss of cervical lordosis could be the cause. The cervical spine refers to the neck, and […] The post Understanding Loss of Cervical Lordosis: Causes and Effects appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

Scoliosis is a complex spinal condition that requires treatment. Measuring the size of a patient's unnatural spinal curvature is based on their Cobb angle measurement. Taken during X-ray, the Cobb angle helps diagnose and assess scoliosis, but the measurement also has limitations. Scoliosis is the development of an unnatural sideways spinal curvature, and there are […] The post How to Measure Scoliosis Curvature: The Cobb Angle Method appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

A healthy spine is naturally curved at each of its main sections, and when the healthy spinal curves are in place, its vertebrae are aligned and in a neutral position. Understanding spinal health and function means knowing why the spine is curved in the first place, and what happens when the spine loses one or […] The post Understanding the Normal Spine Curve and Its Importance appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

There are different types of braces for addressing spinal conditions; some focus on stopping a condition from progressing, while others focus on corrective results. Correcting an unhealthy spinal curve involves an individualized treatment plan; continue reading to learn more about the corrective potential of kyphosis treatment and the KyphoBrace™. Kyphosis is a spinal condition that […] The post Kyphosis Brace: Types, Benefits, and How They Work appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

There's a lot to understand about scoliosis, including its progressive nature; where a person's condition is at the time of diagnosis doesn't mean that's necessarily where it will stay. Disability benefits for scoliosis will depend on a number of factors. People diagnosed with scoliosis often ask if it will affect their ability to work. Because […] The post Understanding Scoliosis: Does It Qualify as a Disability? appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

Spinal health is shaped by a number of factors, including whether or not its healthy curves and alignment are in place. A healthy spine will be curved at each of its main sections, and if the spine loses one or more of these natural curves, it can affect spinal health and quality of life in […] The post How Flat Back Syndrome Affects You and Treatment Options appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

The spine has to have its vertebrae aligned and healthy curves in place to function optimally. Spinal function refers to the spine's flexibility, strength, and ability to handle stress. Kyphosis causes an excessive spinal curve in the spine's coronal plane, while scoliosis causes the development of an unhealthy spinal curve in the sagittal plane; continue […] The post Kyphoscoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more

The best way to stay safely active with scoliosis is to ensure no exercise or sport is practiced without first being cleared by a patient’s treatment provider. When a sport is deemed appropriate for a scoliosis patient, staying active can help with treatment, not to mention being an important part of leading a scoliosis-friendly lifestyle. […] The post Scoliosis and Sports: How to Stay Active Without Risk appeared first on CLEAR Scoliosis Institute ..read more