Whether you're stuck in an uncomfortable seated position behind a desk or spend most of your days completing strenuous tasks, chances are that your back is experiencing the brunt of the pain and ...

Cracking your back provides temporary relief, but frequent or forceful attempts carry significant risks like nerve damage, muscle strain, and joint instability. While occasional cracking is generally ...

When you need to stretch out stiff muscles, it’s natural to hear a “snap, crackle, pop!” with no Rice Krispies in sight. But when it comes to your neck, you may be wondering if there may be any ...

Dr. Miller: Scoliosis - A Bend in the Spine. We're going to talk about that next on Scope Radio. Announcer: Access to our experts with in-depth information about the biggest health issues facing you ...

Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. In scoliosis, the vertebrae curve to one side and rotate or twist. This can make it appear as if you are leaning to one side. The curve of ...

Scoliosis is the medical term for a sideways curvature of the spine. Spinal fusion surgery (SFS) for scoliosis fuses two or more vertebrae together to help straighten the spine and prevent the ...

Scoliosis is a curvature in the spine. Most cases of scoliosis develop just before you reach puberty. In those cases, the cause is not known. However, certain diseases like cerebral palsy or muscular ...

It's been a few weeks since Scoliosis Awareness Month, but it's not too late to learn the signs, symptoms and causes of scoliosis from experts. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at ...

Scoliosis may predispose patients to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The study, which was published in early December in Clinical Radiology, is believed to be the first to explore the link between ...

Though we don’t yet fully know why, it’s common for those with scoliosis to also report frequent headaches and other migraine symptoms. Millions of people live with scoliosis, a disorder that causes a ...

Cracking the lower back can bring a feeling of satisfaction and sometimes help with pain and stiffness. There are different ways to crack the lower back, but it is important to do so safely. When a ...