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Scoliosis- All You Need to Know

It is believed that if the spine functions in a normal manner, the body does not get prone to various diseases that lower the immunity of the body. However, there may be situations when the spine is injured or there arises a problem in the spine that hampers its working thereby affecting the entire body. One such condition that affects the spine and its functioning as well as posture is scoliosis. Scoliosis is an abnormal bend or curve in the spine that affects the overall posture of the body and therefore posture correction becomes essential. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine or a condition in which the spine bends sideways bringing about a change in the posture of the person suffering from the problem. Scoliosis can be of several types depending upon the age and the type of bend in the spine but the curvature of the spine is the most common type of scoliosis which is said to occur because of a growth spurt just before puberty. The causes of...

Taking Care of the Spine

The spine is a column of 33 bones stacked one onto the other to provide main support to the human body. The spinal column allows the body to stand, bend and twist and also protects the spinal cord from any injuries. A healthy spine is in essence required to maintain the correct posture of the body and an injury or disease to the spine can cause pain in the spine. In such cases, it becomes essential to take care of the spine so that the strength and the pliability of the bones of the spinal cord can be maintained. The following are some of the ways in which the spine can be taken care of and any pain in the spine can be treated: Acupuncture : Acupuncture is a treatment option for back pain or neck pain or any pain in the spine. Acupuncture is being opted for by a large number of patients as a means to reduce pain the spinal cord. Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine and is based on the premise that the human body contains patterns of energy flow that need to be regulated for ...