Scoliosis

OPA treats a wide variety of back conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options — including many non-surgical solutions.

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What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front.

Common Causes:

- Risk factors include age (9- to 15-year-olds)
- Females
- Family history

Symptoms of a Neck Sprain may include:

- Pain the back
- Leaning to one side
- Muscle spasms
- Physical deformity
- Uneven waist

When diagnosing scoliosis, The OPA Spine Team:

- Obtain a complete medical history
- Perform a physical examination
- Order and analyze X-rays

Once an official diagnosis is made, a customized treatment plan is prescribed. Treatment plans decrease your symptoms to help you live an active lifestyle.

Common Treatments:

Nonsurgical treatment options effectively treat the majority of cases of sciatica. Treatment options decrease nerve inflammation.

Injections

An injection of steroid and anesthetic medications.

NSAIDs

Oral medications decrease nerve inflammation and pain.

Physical Therapy

One of OPA’s onsite physical therapist prescribes and monitors strengthening and stretching exercises.

In rare cases where nonsurgical treatments have not resolved scoliosis, our Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Team Surgeons may discuss the option of a surgical procedure.

Our Spine Team

The OPA team includes Alaska’s leading spine specialists and offers some of the latest, most advanced scoliosis treatment procedures available today.

OPA treats a wide variety of back, neck, and spine conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options — including many non-surgical solutions.

All treatments work to restore pain-free spine function that allows patients to lead active, fulfilling lives, be it walking pain-free or getting back into athletic action.

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