Blog Page | Scoliosis SOS Clinic

Oct

2016

Scoliosis Surgery vs Bracing

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis and the curve in your spine is becoming more severe, your doctor may recommend that you wear a back brace. A back brace won’t directly correct your spinal curve, but it can help with preventing the curve from progressing any further. If the curve in your spine is quite severe, … Read more

Oct

2016

Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis

Erika

While the majority of scoliosis cases occur without any prominent connection to the sufferer’s overall health and lifestyle, there are several medical conditions which can lead to what is commonly known as neuromuscular scoliosis, or myopathic scoliosis. This is caused by abnormalities of the myoneural pathways of the body, and often leads to a more … Read more

Oct

2016

10 Things to Do in London

Erika

We at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic are very lucky to be based right in the centre of London. Not only does our location make it easy for people to visit us from all over the world, it also means that we’ve got some amazing attractions and landmarks right on our doorstep. If you’re thinking … Read more

Oct

2016

Scoliosis & Dancing: Our Success Stories

Erika

Here at Scoliosis SOS, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide a specifically tailored treatment plan, which addresses each individual case for the best possible results. For this reason, we have attracted a high number of patients with very specific concerns relating to their physical abilities and quality of life, including many individuals from … Read more

Oct

2016

Dowager's Hump: Information & Treatment Advice

Erika

Scoliosis refers to a sideways (lateral) curvature of the spine, but when your spine curves forward, this is often referred to as a Dowager’s Hump. If you have Osteoporosis of the spine (a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue), your vertebrate can fracture, causing Kyphosis (an excessive outward … Read more