How to Dress with Scoliosis Approximately 4% of the population have scoliosis. Scoliosis can cause visible symptoms; uneven shoulders, head not centered, ribs different heights, a shoulder blade that sticks out more than the other, uneven hips, one leg appearing shorter than the other, the body leaning to one side. More severe cases will present with … Read more
This information is intended for teenagers with scoliosis who are undergoing treatment with Dr. Strauss ONLY. This information is not intended to apply to all patients with scoliosis. These guidelines are intended only for the consideration of the adolescent patient and their parents, who are considering or currently undergoing CLEAR treatment. Adult scoliosis patients may … Read more
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects two to four percent of the population. That’s roughly 9 million people in the United States. Most scoliosis is diagnosed, in teenagers, between the ages of 10 and 15, but the condition also affects infants, adults (especially women around menopause), and the elderly. Scoliosis affects … Read more
Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a common type of injection that is given to provide relief from certain types of low back and neck pain. The “epidural space” is the space between the covering of the spinal cord (dura mater) and the inside of the bony spinal canal. It runs the entire length of your … Read more