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Dec

2017

Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis

Erika

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal abnormality, referring to an excessive sideways curvature of the spine that occurs for no known reason. Idiopathic scoliosis is usually diagnosed during adolescence, but it can also be found in younger children; when diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10, it is known as juvenile idiopathic scoliosis. … Read more

Dec

2017

Athletes With Scoliosis

Erika

Many of our patients come to the Scoliosis SOS Clinic with the fear that their condition will prevent them from taking part in their favourite activities. However, while scoliosis may change the way you approach certain activities, it shouldn’t stop you from doing the things that you enjoy. If you’re a sports-loving scoliosis sufferer, you’ll be pleased to … Read more

Dec

2017

Rolfing Scoliosis Treatment: What You Need to Know

Erika

From surgery to stretches, there are a number of ways to treat scoliosis, some of which are more effective than others. One technique that is sometimes used to treat scoliosis is Rolfing (also known as Structural Integration); today, we’d like to take a closer look at this approach. What is Rolfing? Rolfing is a form … Read more

Dec

2017

Can Scoliosis Be Reversed?

Erika

If you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible because the condition very often progresses (gets worse) as time goes by. Left untreated, the curve in your spine will become more and more pronounced, potentially taking a greater and greater toll on your daily life as it does so. Wearing … Read more

Dec

2017

Scoliosis Treatment Case Study: Marianne from France

Erika

Here at Scoliosis SOS, we pride ourselves on treating patients from all over the world. Scoliosis affects approximately 4 out of every 100 people around the globe, so it’s perhaps no wonder that we’re constantly hearing from scoliosis sufferers in other countries, near and far, who want an effective alternative to surgery. One such patient was … Read more