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In-depth information on back pain and spinal deformity in kids, teens and young adults, as well as back problems such as sciatica, scoliosis, back pain from backpacks and sports injuries
Spondylolysis
profile and diagnosis
July 8, 2004
The majority of kids and teens with spondylolysis do not have symptoms, or their
symptoms are mild and are often overlooked. Whenever an athlete (especially a
10 to 15 year old) experiences low back pain with or without a traumatic event,
spondylolysis must be considered as a potential cause of the pain. Read
more...
By: Thomas E. Hyde, DC, DACBSP
Preventing
post-laminectomy spinal deformity in children with
intramedullary spinal cord tumors
(Research article)
May 5, 2004
The study found that instrumented spinal fusion as part of the same surgery to
remove the tumor was usually effective in preventing development of spinal deformity
among children. Read
more...
By: John Dormans, MD, and Leslie Moroz, Research Coordinator
Calcium
requirements for kids' growing bones
January 16, 2003
The need for calcium acquisition and storage begins very early in life - especially
in children’s pre-adolescent years. However, the decrease in children’s
milk intake has created a serious shortfall in the amount of calcium that kids
have an opportunity to obtain. Read
more...
By: Julian Huang, MD
Scheuermann's
disease of the thoracic and lumbar spine
December 2, 2002
Scheuermann's disease, or Scheuermann's Kyphosis, is a condition in which the
normal roundback in the upper spine is increased and results in a hunchback appearance,
but rarely causes back pain. Another condition, sometimes referred to as Lumbar
Scheuermann's disease, is really juvenile disc disorder and can cause lower back
pain among kids and young teens. Read
more...
By: Paul C. McAfee, MD
Back pain in kids and teens
July 11, 2002
Because children rarely suffer from back pain, any complaint by a child or teenager
about acute or chronic back pain is taken very seriously by pediatricians, and
usually will result in a detailed consultation. Suspicious episodes of back pain
in kids and teens, or any concerning features of the pain, may lead to a referral
to a spine specialist for further examination and diagnostic tests. Read
more...
By: Julian Huang, MD
Bracing
treatment for idiopathic scoliosis
March 26, 2002
Currently, bracing is the only non-operative treatment for adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis advocated by the spine medical community. This article discusses the
types of back braces used for kids and teens - TLSO, Milwaukee, and Charleston
Bending Brace - a case example, and outcomes of bracing treatment. Read
more...
By: Paul A. McAfee, MD
Understanding scoliosis
September 17, 2001
Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, usually develops in the thoracic spine
(upper back) or the thoracolumbar area of the spine, which is between the thoracic
spine and lumbar spine (lower back). This article offers insight and information
on treatment options for this common condition. Idiopathic scoliosis in
particular occurs to some degree in approximately one half million kids and teens
in the US. Read more...
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
Sports
and your spine
July 20, 2000
For people with back pain, sports can still be a viable option if they pay attention
to their back. This article addresses the strains some of the more popular sports
can have on the back and the different steps one can take to prevent them. Read
more...
By: Thomas E. Hyde, DC
Backpacks and back pain
in children
September 19, 2000
Parents of children who walk to from and around school carrying heavily loaded
backpacks can follow a few guidelines to help prevent their children and teens
from experiencing back pain. Using a backpack allows kids and teens to carry
more items than would be possible by the arms and hands alone but can strain
the back, neck or shoulders. Read
more...
By: John J. Triano, DC, PhD
Sports
and your spine
July 20, 2000
For people with back pain, including kids and teens, sports can still be a viable
option if they pay attention to their back. This article addresses the strains
some of the more popular sports can have on the back and the different steps
one can take to prevent back pain from and back injuries from a number of popular
sports. Read
more...
By: Thomas E. Hyde, DC
