Scoliosis is a condition or a disorder where there is an abnormal curve in the spine or the backbone. Generally, a normal spine, when looked from the side, should have normal curves but should appear straight when looked from the front. People suffering from scoliosis are seen to have an additional curve on either side of the body, and the bones of the spine start twisting on each other, this twisting leads to the formation of a “C” or “S” shape in the spine.

Depression is an intense feeling of sadness that takes over a person’s will to do anything. It can make someone persistently sad without them being aware of the cause. Although people suffering from depression often don’t know what has caused it, there can be multiple factors that lead them into clinical depression.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious condition that makes breathing difficult. The lungs no longer function to their full capacity and this leads to COPD diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. There are 4 progressive stages of the COPD disease that worsen with time if not treated immediately.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurrent seizures due to abnormal nerve cell activities in the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just over 1% of the country’s population is dealing with epilepsy. While seizure symptoms can vary from one person to another, they typically cause a temporary loss of consciousness, muscle stiffness, and uncontrollable jerking movements.

Urinary tract infection or UTI is a disease that affects a portion of the urinary tract. It could be either the lower tract that leads to conditions like bladder infections, or it can be the upper tract which causes kidney infections. Symptoms due to infection in the lower urinary tract involves—urge to urinate often, pain while urinating, or even urge to urinate even when you are having an empty bladder.

There are two important bursae in your hip, namely ischial and trochanteric. One is present near the edge of the thighbone, and the other is found near the pelvic bone. If you have any feelings of stiffness or any pain, in this area, there is a fair chance that your bursae are inflamed.