TAMPA, Fla. – With students gearing up for the start of a new school year, a Tampa Bay pediatric orthopedic surgeon is cautioning parents about the dangers associated with overweight backpacks. Dr. David Siambanes, the founder of Scoliosis Care in Tampa, is encouraging parents to do their due diligence when purchasing backpacks for their children…
As many families begin to send their children back to school, Dr. Siambanes of Scoliosis Care is sharing the early signs and symptoms of scoliosis and how to properly conduct scoliosis checks for parents with young or adolescent children. While a few rare cases have been found of early-onset scoliosis affecting children before the age…
While many months throughout the year are designated for the appreciation and celebration of different people and causes, July marks a time of skepticism and worry for many people who are frequent visitors of medical establishments. This is because on July 1, many medical students throughout the U.S. begin their residencies at teaching hospitals, essentially…
With June marking National Scoliosis Awareness Month, Dr. David Siambanes, a Tampa spine surgeon and founder of Scoliosis Care, is making parents and guardians aware of the signs and symptoms associated with childhood scoliosis, giving them the skills and knowledge to detect scoliosis earlier and provide better chances of successful corrective treatments. National Scoliosis Awareness…
Correct Posture Month is celebrated throughout May to educate people on the importance of correct posture and its effects on someone’s quality of life. Foundation of Chiropractic Progress and other organizations have celebrated this holiday since 1959 to encourage good posture and to limit back pain in all Americans, including those with scoliosis. Dr. David…
World Health Day is celebrated on Apr. 7 to recognize the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) by the United Nations and to draw attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. Dr. David Siambanes, founder of Scoliosis Care, is celebrating World Health Day by encouraging best health…
January is officially upon us and as the new year begins, it’s important to create a few new year’s resolutions and set personal goals as a way to better yourself. For those living with scoliosis, it may be difficult to set self-improvement goals with such an ailment. Scoliosis affects both adults and children. Depending on…
As winter officially begins and temperatures begin to drop, those with chronic joint pain report that cold weather actually makes their symptoms even worse. This also applies to adults living with scoliosis. When the human body is cold, muscles and joints are tighter, causing more discomfort for those with scoliosis. Most scoliosis pain is felt…
When identifying scoliosis in children and adolescents, timing is of the utmost importance. Diagnosing scoliosis early enough can lend a broader range of treatment options for parents and orthopedists. Dr. David Siambanes, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and founder of Scoliosis Care, is giving parents the knowledge and acumen to conduct regular scoliosis screenings from home….
TAMPA, Fla. – Dr. David Siambanes, the founder of Scoliosis Care in Tampa, is encouraging parents to be proactive with their children’s health and grades by scheduling any physician-recommended medical procedures during summer months. Research shows that missing just 10 percent of school, or approximately 18 days has a significant negative impact on a student’s…