Jason Lowenstein Expands Atlantic Health System’s Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Center in 2019 Industry-leading scoliosis expert, Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein, serves as the Director of Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity at Morristown Medical Center. An established member of the Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center also ranks as the #1 Regional Hospital in New Jersey according […]
Sparta, NJ Resident Returns to Snowboarding After Scoliosis Surgery 15-year-old Jared Muller was snowboarding during a family vacation to Vermont when his mother noticed something odd: One of Jared’s shoulder blades was elevated much higher than the other one. Alarmed by her recent discovery, Jared’s mom began to research medical issues that can cause uneven […]
How to Correct Anterior Pelvic Tilt (& Lumbar Lordosis) Bad posture affects millions of people each year, and the number is only rising. Anterior pelvic tilt (APT) is one of the most common manifestations of bad posture. In more severe cases, APT causes pain, as well as decreased functionality. Luckily, there are ways to remedy […]
Symptom WATCH: Thoracic Scoliosis & Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS) is a condition that deforms the chest wall and affects breathing and normal lung growth. In cases involving children, severe scoliosis usually accompanies the condition. More specifically, TIS prevents the thorax from performing its normal functions. This affects a person’s ability to breath […]
Understanding Osteoporosis & Degenerative Kyphosis Your bones are remarkable living tissues that support your entire body and its movements. Age and other conditions can cause your bones to lose mass and density—a condition called osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, almost 54 million Americans either have osteoporosis or run the risk of developing it. […]