Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Jun

2018

Scoliosis Brace Clothing: What Can You Wear?

Erika

Minors who are diagnosed with scoliosis (an excessive curvature of the spine) are often told to wear a scoliosis brace to prevent the curve from getting worse as they continue to grow. Bracing is an important part of the treatment process in many cases, but wearing a rigid plastic shell every day can take some … Read more

Jun

2018

Check Your Child's Back This Summer

Erika

Summer time is fast approaching, and with holidays and days out planned, the shape of your child’s spine is probably the last thing on your mind right now. However, summer is the time when you are most likely to see your pre-teen/teenage child’s back. Scoliosis is usually idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause. Idiopathic scoliosis usually … Read more

Apr

2018

Spondylosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Erika

Spondylosis, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease, is a painful condition caused by degeneration of the vertebrae within the spine. It can occur in the neck (cervical spondylosis), the upper back (thoracic spondylosis) or the lower back (lumbar spondylosis). In severe cases, it can also affect more than one region of the spine … Read more

Apr

2018

Can Harrington Rods Help Scoliosis?

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis, you will probably have looked into the various treatment options for this condition. Today, we’re going to look at the pros and cons of one specific treatment method: spinal fusion surgery using Harrington rods. What are Harrington rods? Developed in the early 1960s by Dr Paul Harrington, the Harrington rod … Read more

Apr

2018

Neck Pain & Computer Use

Erika

Neck pain is strongly associated with excessive use of computers. Office workers have a higher incidence of neck pain than people in any other occupation. However, the relationship between symptoms and risk factors is currently still unclear. A recent research study was conducted by the University of Queensland to examine the relationship between self-reported neck … Read more