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.Scoliosis affects between six and nine million people in the United States, and you’re wondering whether you can prevent your child from joining these numbers. The short answer is, “No,” but there are ways to reduce the problem.

Your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, and you want to set them up, as best you can, for a bright future. Here’s a look at your treatment options that depend upon many different factors, which we review here.

Developing pain in your back is certainly not uncommon, but herniated discs have their unique, telltale symptoms. Here’s a look at three of the most common signs of a herniated disc and what steps to take.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that you’re shorter than you once were, or you’re experiencing unexplained back pain. These are just a few of the signs of osteoporosis. We review some of the myths and facts about this condition here.

Your body relies on your spine for support, range of motion, and mobility. Playing no small role in this effort are your intervertebral discs, which makes degenerative disc disease very problematic. Are you at risk?

There are any number of reasons why smoking is bad for your health, and we’re going to add bone loss to this list. In the following, we explore the link between smoking and osteoporosis, giving you another good reason to quit.