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Upper Back Exercises

Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Surgery

Surgery

The goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:

Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe manner
Balance the torso and pelvic areas
Maintain correction

It takes a two-part process to accomplish these goals:

Fusing (joining together) the vertebrae along the curve
Supporting these fused bones with instrumentation (steel rods, hooks, and other devices) attached to the spine

Many surgical variations exist using different instruments, procedures, and surgical approaches. All of the operations ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Looking Young Through Exercise

By Judith Wurtman , Health Expert

...part of the body will do nothing to strengthen the upper back, chest and arms. And strength... Read more »

Body Acne

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I have some acne on my shoulders and upper back. Is this because I work out? How can I get rid of... Read more »

Walk this Way: Asthma and Back Pain

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...technique to actively release and relax my lower back, my upper back, my neck and my spine. ... Read more »

Jumping Rope

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...well as less obvious core muscles of the lower and upper back and abdominal muscles. One must... Read more »

Help! I'm exercising and still not losing weight!

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

Question: I exercise 1/2 hour every morning on the elliptical and 1/2 hour on the treadmill yet... Read more »

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Health Guide

Sample Exercises: Strength Exercises

Arm RaiseStrengthens shoulder muscles. Sit in armless chair with your back supported by back of chair. Keep feet flat on floor even with your shoulders. Hold hand weights straight down at your sides,... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis

...gnawing pain on the right side (under the rib cage), which can be quite severe and can radiate to the upper back. Some patients experience the pain behind the breast bone. The pain is often... Read more »

Recommended Exercise Methods

A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes

Many doctors suggest first trying lifestyle changes to reduce stress on affected joints. Physical therapy and supportive devices can be helpful. Intensive education on how to protect... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Surgical Procedures

Surgical ProceduresSurgical procedures for emphysema are still investigative. They are all very expensive and often not covered by insurance. The great majority of patients cannot be helped by... Read more »

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Osteoporosis and Loss of Height

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