Every parent wants to see their child grow up healthy and strong. So, when your little one starts complaining of back pain, it’s only natural to feel concerned. While there can be numerous reasons for back pain in adults, causes in children often differ. Unraveling the mysteries behind back pain in kids is vital to…
The human spine is a marvel of nature, a delicate balance of curves and alignments that allow us to stand upright, move flexibly, and support our body weight. However, sometimes, this intricate structure doesn’t develop as it should, leading to conditions like congenital kyphoscoliosis. This particular spinal deformity, while rare, can have profound implications for…
The journey of scoliosis treatment has been marked by significant advancements, each one bringing us closer to a more effective, less invasive approach to managing this complex condition. From the era of the Harrington rod to the innovative MAGEC® (MAGnetic Expansion Control) Spinal Growing Rod, our understanding and approach to treating scoliosis have transformed significantly. …
TAMPA, Fla. – As June is recognized as National Scoliosis Awareness Month, Dr. David Siambanes with Scoliosis Care in Tampa is recommending for parents to be on the lookout for the signs and symptoms, which are indicative of idiopathic scoliosis. According to Siambanes, idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal deformity that causes a curvature of the…
I’m often asked by parents of adolescents with severe scoliosis if there is any advantage of waiting for the individual to be fully grown, or even to wait until adulthood before performing corrective surgery. Actually, there is no advantage of postponing surgery as an adolescent. Any remaining growth would not result in greater height, but may…
TAMPA, Fla. – Dr. David Siambanes with ScoliosisCare.com is encouraging parents and expecting parents to become familiar with the symptoms of cerebral palsy in recognition of Cerebral Palsy Awareness month, which takes place each March. According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is a condition, which affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance, or…
TAMPA, Fla. – When 17-year-old Justin Bergen was in 6th grade, he began experiencing pain in his neck and his spine appeared to be growing at a slight angle. Concerned, his parents took him to a family physician who suggested it was a poor posture issue and nothing serious. As the years passed, the discomfort…
TAMPA, Fla. – Children’s Cerebral Palsy, an organization that maximizes the functional abilities and care of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, is gearing up ahead of Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month and wants the public to wear green to get involved. March marks Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, with March 25th being National Cerebral Palsy Awareness…
TAMPA, Fla. – Doctors are encouraging parents to better understand the mental health risks associated with children and adolescents diagnosed with scoliosis. In addition to physical pain and discomfort, having an abnormality like scoliosis at a sensitive age can take an emotional toll. Some effects of scoliosis include relationship issues, low self-esteem and social withdrawal….
TAMPA, Fla. – As 2018 approaches, many people have resolved to get healthier and will be heading back to the gym for the start of the New Year, however a Tampa doctor is warning the public of the potential negative impact excessive or improper workouts can have on a person’s health. “If you’re thinking of…