Spine

Ankylosing spondylitis: natural support for patients IMPORTANT: Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, progressive inflammatory rheumatic disease that requires specialized medical treatment: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, biologic therapies (anti-TNF, anti-IL17), physiotherapy. There is no natural cure that can heal the disease or stop spinal ankylosis. Everything that follows is strictly intended as an adjunct to the treatment prescribed by a rheumatologist. Any change in diet, supplements, or herbs must be discussed with your doctor. ...

Scoliosis: Exercises, Support and Tips for a Curved Spine IMPORTANT: Scoliosis is a serious spine condition. Diagnosis is made with a full spine x-ray and Cobb angle measurement. Treatment is individualized by the orthopedic doctor, based on age, stage, and type of scoliosis. Exercises and advice in this article are informative for families with a child or adult with diagnosed or suspected scoliosis. They do not replace a personalized program made by a physiotherapist trained in specific methods (Schroth, SEAS, Lyon). Never ignore scoliosis in a growing child, because it progresses rapidly and can become severe. ...

Natural Remedies for Osteochondrosis IMPORTANT: The term osteochondrosis is used in two senses. The first, in pediatric medicine, refers to conditions of the growth cartilage in children and adolescents (Osgood-Schlatter disease, Scheuermann disease, Perthes disease). The second sense, used especially in Eastern European medicine, describes degenerative changes of the spine (as a synonym for spondylosis, disc disease). This article covers both forms, with emphasis on the second. Persistent back pain, numbness in arms or legs, gait disturbance demand medical evaluation (MRI, x-rays). Natural remedies help a lot in mild and moderate forms but do not replace medical consultation and professional physiotherapy. ...