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…
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. – With school sports beginning, doctors from the Children’s Scoliosis Center in Tampa are advising parents and coaches to understand the health risks associated with certain activities, and the best practices for preventing back injuries. The act of playing sports is not the major concern for experts in the field, but rather the…
Click image for story Jun 29, 2015 | BY Anu Varma Panchal Like many other 7-year-old girls, Emalynn Roberts loves school, animals, the outdoors and swimming. However, until a recent surgery that eased her burden, little Emalynn had to deal with a condition that few of her peers had experienced—scoliosis that was so severe that…