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…
At the beginning of each school year concerns of the use of school backpacks arises. How much to put in them, how to wear them and which one is best. The answers may shock a majority of parents. Years ago, I performed a research project to help answer these questions and to date it is…
TAMPA, Fla. – June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and Tampa resident Melissa Gonzalez, 19, is doing her best to share her story to try to inspire others with the debilitating disease. After struggling with the physical disorder and the emotional duress her scoliosis created for more than six years, Gonzalez underwent spinal surgery in…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Catholic High School student Melissa Gonzales, who underwent surgery for scoliosis in 2015 by Dr. David Siambanes, performs at the On Stage America competition. Great work Melissa!
TAMPA, Fla. – Dr. David Siambanes, the founder of the Children’s Scoliosis Center and director of the St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Scoliosis Center wasArthritis Foundation honored by the Arthritis Foundation of Florida on Thursday. Siambanes was selected as the Arthritis Foundation’s Orthopedic Medical Honoree for his work with patients suffering from juvenile arthritis. During the…
TAMPA, Fla. – A local three-year-old girl is back at home with her family after doctors from Saint Joseph’s hospital in Tampa preformed a rare, cutting-edge surgery to correct a life threatening case of scoliosis. Dr. David Siambanes a board-certified specialist in orthopedic surgery performed the surgery on Eldana Samson of Riverview, Florida. Born on…
TAMPA, Fla. – An unlikely contestant is scheduled to compete in this year’s Miss Suncoast Pageant. Melissa Gonzales, a 17-year-old senior at Tampa Catholic High School, is taking on new challenges after recovering from spinal surgery to correct her battle with scoliosis in July. Gonzales worked through rehabilitation and was back into the dance studio…
TAMPA, Fla. – A local high school student has recently returned to dancing after battling severe scoliosis since the age of 12. Melissa Gonzales, a 17 year old senior at Tampa Catholic High School, is now telling her story to other children and parents to ensure anyone with scoliosis gets the best care possible.Melissa Gonzales…
ABC Action News and Dr. David Siambanes Click here for the ABC Action News Story by Christie Post TAMPA, FL – Get ready to save money because Florida’s back to school sales tax holiday starts Friday. For 10 days the state will suspend tax on tons of items from clothing to school supplies and computers….