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Spinal deformity
Skeletal irregularities place strain on the vertebrae
and supporting muscles, tendons, ligaments and tissuessupported by
spinal column. These irregularities include scoliosis, a curving of
the spine to the side; kyphosis, in which the normal curve of the upper
back is severely rounded; lordosis, an abnormally accentuated arch
in the lower back; back extension, a bending backward of the spine;
and back flexion, in which the spine bends forward.
Spinal deformities can affect people of all ages but are most common in adolescents. The cause of these conditions are unknown,but abnormal bone and muscle growth are thought to be a contributing factor.
Spinal deformities become serious when they progress
and threaten to cause severe pain and/or permanent disability. In other
cases, some people with spinal deformity may not even know they have
it. Treatment of these conditions aims at minimizing progression of
the disease and preventing further growth.
Home Remedy Book
As a community service, Northwest Florida Spine mails out a free 36-page Home Remedy Book with customized stretches that can relieve some back and neck pain symptoms. Enter your name and address and we will mail you a copy.
Back to Life Journal
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Symptoms Chart
Some symptoms can become permanent if you don’t see the physician with in 24 hours. Find out when you can use “watchful waiting” and when you have an emergency symptom.
Exercise Library
What do exercises have to do with relieving pain? Research in sports medicine and spine care exercises have shown to help relieve joint, ligament, muscle problems in the legs, arms, neck and back and increase range of motion.
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Dr. Michael Rohan, Jr. is fellowship-trained in spine surgery, the highest level of medical education in the U.S. Over the past 10 years, Northwest Florida Spine has been referred back and neck pain patients from across the Gulf Coast region for the most advanced minimally invasive spine surgery and artificial disc replacement surgery. Responding to its regional reputation in spine care, in early 2018, the spine center transitioned its name from Panama City Spine to Northwest Florida Spine which reflects the regional draw of patients.
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