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What to Know About Scoliosis
A leading spine expert shares 10 things parents and caregivers should know about this common, treatable condition.
How to prevent spinal stenosis
People can make lifestyle modifications to help prevent spinal stenosis. These may include maintaining a moderate weight, quitting smoking, and practicing appropriate posture.
Source: Medical News Today
The Pros and Cons of Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Ultrasound-guided injections allow healthcare providers to see the needle in real-time as it enters the body and is injected into a precise spot. Orthopedic surgeons often use injections to treat a variety of conditions. Commonly injected medications include cortisone, local anesthetics, and joint lubricants such as hyaluronic acid.
Source: Verywell Health
Seated back pain stretches for seniors
A variety of factors including injury, inflammation, and activity can cause back pain in seniors. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help seniors prevent or manage their back pain.
Source: Medical News Today
Leading Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatica is the name of the pain from when something—usually a herniated disc, but other causes are possible, too—compresses, irritates, or inflames the sciatic nerve or one of the nerve roots that eventually link up with the sciatic nerve. Translation: pain up and down your leg—you might feel it anywhere from your buttocks to your ankle.
Source: :HealthCentral
