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May

2016

Using a Brace to Treat Scoliosis

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis and the curve in your spine is getting worse, your doctor may recommend that you wear a scoliosis brace. A brace doesn’t directly cure scoliosis or correct the curve, but it can help to prevent the curve from progressing any further. If you require a brace, you will often have … Read more

May

2016

Famous People with Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis affects roughly 4% of the population – that’s 1 in every 25 people, or just under 300 million people worldwide. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise to discover that many celebrities and public figures are affected by this condition. We’ve even treated some of them here at the Scoliosis … Read more

May

2016

Chiari Malformations & Scoliosis

Erika

Despite the fact that there is no underlying cause for the development of scoliosis in 8 out of 10 cases, there are a number of medical conditions that can lead to a curvature of the spine. We’ve discussed some of these conditions – including Marfan syndrome – in the past, and today we’d like to talk … Read more

May

2016

What Can I Expect at My Initial Consultation?

Erika

If you’re interested in attending one of our ScolioGold treatment courses, the first step is to undergo an initial consultation with one of our scoliosis specialists. This allows us to assess whether or not our ScolioGold programme could benefit you. Your initial consultation will take one of two forms: Visit to our Clinic – If … Read more

May

2016

Marfan Syndrome: What Is It & How Can We Help?

Erika

People who suffer from Marfan syndrome experience problems with the connective tissues within their bodies; this affects the structure of their form and the support of their internal organs. In most cases, the sufferer will have inherited the condition from their mother or father, as the gene responsible for Marfan syndrome has a very high chance … Read more