Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

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

Mar

2020

Scoliosis Success Stories in Bristol

Erika

Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we are lucky to have met – and proud to have treated – so many patients from all around the world. We strive to provide first-class non-surgical scoliosis treatment that enables our patients to avoid potentially invasive spinal fusion surgery. Our Schroth-based ScolioGold treatment method has changed the lives … Read more

Mar

2020

Pre and Post Spinal Fusion Surgery Treatment Options

Erika

Being diagnosed with scoliosis is a life-changing experience. It can then be even more life-changing when you are told that your curved spine can only be corrected with spinal fusion surgery. What Happens During Scoliosis Surgery? If you’ve never had surgery before and you’re hearing about how the operation is performed for the first time, … Read more

Feb

2020

The Best & Worst Yoga Poses for Scoliosis

Erika

We’ve previously talked about the relationship between yoga and scoliosis and how yoga is sometimes used as a form of scoliosis treatment due to its ability to create proper alignment within the body whilst reducing pain. This is achieved by placing focus on a number of key parts of the body, including: Strengthening the feet … Read more

Feb

2020

Spinal Osteotomy – Everything You Need to Know

Erika

What is a spinal osteotomy? A spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to correct deformities in the spine. Here, bone is removed from the back of the vertebral arch to correct long, gradual curves of kyphosis like those produced by Scheuermann’s kyphosis or ankylosing spondylitis. The majority of procedures that treat spinal deformities are … Read more