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Every year doctors and nurse practitioners diagnose around three million kids with scoliosis. Although neither you nor your child can prevent this condition, early detection and treatment help reduce long-term problems.  What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It’s most commonly found in adolescents, but younger children can have this condition as well. Diagnoses range from mild to severe. People with mild symptoms may not need treatment such...

Springtime is tryout season in North Mississippi and that means it’s also time for your young athlete to undergo a sports physical. One of the most common questions we’re asked is “what’s the difference between a sport physical and an annual health exam? Here are a few things you should know about sports physicals, including why your child still needs an annual health exam in addition to a physical. The purpose of a sports physical is to prove your child can...