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There's basically no medications, if your curve is minor your doctor might suggest a chiropractor or if your curve is getting serious then you will be given a brace for your back. But if your curvature is huge then you will have to do a back surgery.
Scoliosis is the twisting of the spine. Medicatons aren't used unless there is pain, where there usually isnt, as most scoliosis surgery is for cosmedic reasons.
Anti-inflammatory medication - ibuprofen, advil, aleeve are available over the counter. Naproxen is a prescription anti-inflammatory that is sometimes used.
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What is the name of the surgery used to correct scoliosis?
pat
How bad is disability scoliosis?
i have it, it is very painful and the start but you get used to it
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
What is a prevention of scoliosis?
scoliosis can not be prevented
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
How does a blood test tell one has scoliosis?
Blood tests are not used to tell if one has scoliosis. Docters use X-rays, and also have the patient bend over.
What effects does scoliosis have on your daily routine?
effects of scoliosis
What is the disorder of Scoliosis?
scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
Does Katherine cimorelli have scoliosis?
Does Lauren cimorelli have scoliosis
Can scoliosis mean the spine has a twist?
yes that is what scoliosis is
When should a brace be used for scoliosis?
In general a brace would be used when a curvature of the spine is at 25-40º
What are alternative treatments for scoliosis?
As I have heard, there is no particular alternative treatment for scoliosis. Treatments like biofeedback cannot prevent scoliosis. Exercise has not been confirmed to affect change on scoliosis.
