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Mar

2020

Scoliosis Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Erika

Whether you’re taking your child to see a GP or an orthopaedic specialist, you’re going to have a lot of questions about scoliosis and the available treatment options. In this blog post, we’ll talk you through a range of scoliosis questions that you may wish to ask your doctor. If you’ve just been diagnosed with … Read more

Mar

2020

Lumbar Lordosis Explained

Erika

What is lumbar lordosis? Lumbar lordosis is the normal inward curvature of the spine, located in the lumbar (lower) region of the back. This curve helps the body to absorb shock and remain stable yet flexible. If the curve arches too far inward, however, it’s known as increased lumbar lordosis – or hyperlordosis. In extreme … Read more

Mar

2020

Common Problems After Spinal Fusion Surgery

Erika

For many individuals diagnosed with severe cases of scoliosis, the only available treatment option is spinal fusion surgery. This, of course, can be quite daunting and worrying, especially if the patient is young or has never undergone any sort of surgical procedure before. The bone graft applied during spinal fusion surgery causes the bones in … Read more

Mar

2020

Scoliosis and Stress

Erika

We all experience stress in our daily lives, but for people with scoliosis, stressful and upsetting feelings are often intensified. Today, we’re going to look at the different stresses commonly faced by scoliosis patients to establish why they occur and how we can help our patients to fight them. Body Image Scoliosis can have a … Read more

Mar

2020

Hyperkyphosis Surgery: What You Need to Know

Erika

‘You need surgery’ isn’t something you ever want to hear. But for some individuals diagnosed with hyperkyphosis, surgery may be the only viable option to improve their condition and reduce their back pain. Non-surgical treatment methods such as physical therapy are often explored before resorting to surgery; however, if the symptoms of kyphosis are still … Read more