Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Aug

2017

Muscular Imbalance: Why Does Scoliosis Create One Weak Side?

Erika

The condition known as scoliosis can have many effects on the human body, one of which is muscular imbalance. The back muscles located either side of the spine can be heavily impacted by a sideways curvature, and in many cases, the patient will find that the muscles on one side are weaker than those … Read more

Aug

2017

Scoliosis in Males

Erika

It’s a well-known fact that scoliosis is significantly more common in females than in males. It is not entirely clear why this should be the case, but the numbers are very clear: from age 10 onwards, female scoliosis sufferers outnumber male scoliotics 6 to 1. (Interestingly, it also appears that scoliosis is a lot more likely to … Read more

Aug

2017

Scoliosis Treatment for Patients from Cyprus

Erika

Here at Scoliosis SOS, we have treated patients from more than 70 different countries and territories in the last 12 months alone. One of those places is Cyprus: 15-year-old Maria Photiou came to us from Cyprus this year seeking a second opinion after her diagnosis at home. This is her story. Scoliosis Cyprus: Maria’s Story … Read more

Aug

2017

Living With Scoliosis: What's It Really Like?

Erika

Just because you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to change the way you live. Even individuals with fairly pronounced spinal curves can enjoy a high quality of life as long as their condition is treated and their symptoms properly managed. If you’re concerned about the challenges that come with a … Read more

Aug

2017

Syringomyelia & Scoliosis

Erika

While the Scoliosis SOS Clinic specialises in the study and treatment of curvatures of the spine (primarily scoliosis and hyperkyphosis), we also possess a wealth of knowledge relating to many health problems that are closely linked to these spinal conditions. One such condition is syringomyelia, a chronic illness that causes a fluid-filled cavity or cyst … Read more