Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Jan

2018

Scoliosis and Chronic Pain

Erika

Unless you yourself are living with chronic pain, it can be difficult to imagine how debilitating it can be to the sufferer. ‘Chronic pain’ means any persistent pain – it can last for weeks, months, or even longer. Chronic pain can occur as a result of scoliosis when your body tries to compensate for the … Read more

Jan

2018

Exercise After Scoliosis Surgery

Erika

In a particularly severe case of scoliosis, surgery may be the only way to prevent the patient’s spinal curvature from continuing to get worse. Spinal fusion surgery, while generally effective, is a major operation from which it typically takes months to fully recover. After undergoing this type of surgery, it is often necessary to make … Read more

Jan

2018

Are You Born with Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis can potentially occur at any stage of a person’s life. Some people grow up with curved spines, while others develop scoliosis in their old age. Every scoliosis sufferer’s story is different. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that there’s no single, straightforward answer to the question we’re discussing today: are … Read more

Jan

2018

Scoliosis Test: How to Tell If Your Child Has Scoliosis

Erika

Are you worried that your child may have a curved spine? Perhaps you suffer from scoliosis yourself, and you’d like to know whether or not the condition has been passed to your son or daughter? Fortunately, there is an informal test for scoliosis that may help to put your mind at ease. The Adams forward bending test … Read more

Jan

2018

How to Sleep with Scoliosis: 5 Helpful Tips

Erika

Getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge when you suffer from scoliosis (a sideways curvature of the spine). Some scoliosis patients are kept awake at night by the pain and discomfort that stems from their condition, while others simply struggle to find a comfortable sleeping position. Whatever the reason, scoliosis can often make … Read more