Scoliosis is determined when the curvature of the spine measures 10 degrees or greater on an X-ray. Spinal curvature from scoliosis may occur on the right or left side of the spine, or on both sides in different sections. Both the thoracic (mid) and lumbar (lower) spine may be affected by scoliosis. Scoliosis is a type of spinal deformity.

The spine rotation in scoliosis is different in each person. Schroth exercises are tailored to your unique curvature of the spine. The exercises can be performed while standing, sitting or lying down. Props such as therapy balls, poles and Schroth bars can also be used to assist in correcting scoliosis.

Scoliosis is a common spine condition often found in adolescents. Roughly 3 million new cases of the condition are diagnosed in the United States each year, with a majority of them identified as idiopathic scoliosis — a type of scoliosis that presents in children between 10 to 12 years old.

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a general term used to describe three conditions which occurs in the thoracic outlet, an area formed by the top ribs and the collarbone. The syndrome occurs when a nerve or blood vessel is compressed by the rib, collarbone, or muscle.

While scoliosis rarely presents in infants — children younger than 2 — it is referred to as infantile idiopathic scoliosis when it does. There is no known or identifiable cause. What are the symptoms of infantile idiopathic scoliosis?

Thoracic and lumbar spine injuries can cause significant long-term consequences to the patient and require comprehensive assessment and management to determine the stability of the injury and treatment options.

Thoracic radiculopathy refers to a compressed nerve root in the thoracic area of the spine, which is your upper back. This is the least common location for radiculopathy. The symptoms often follow a dermatomal distribution, and can cause pain and numbness that wraps around to the front of your body.

What are spinal cysts? Ganglion and synovial cysts are benign lumps caused by a buildup of fluid in a tendon sheath or joint capsule. They most commonly show up on the top of the wrist, but may also affect the feet or the spine.

Prevent neck injuries by always using the right equipment and the right form when exercising or playing sports. Avoid trauma to your neck. Managing cervical spondylosis. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best nonsurgical steps to help relieve your symptoms.

Pedro Gil was hardly able to move before he came to Johns Hopkins. His thoracic herniated disc had calcified, turning to bone, and causing excruciating pain, weakness, numbness and even paralysis. Other doctors told Pedro he might never walk again. At …