Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Aug

2017

Scoliosis Correction: Can a Curved Spine Straighten Up?

Erika

While scoliosis cannot truly be ‘cured’, there are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of this condition and reverse the progression of the Cobb angle. Scoliosis correction is always dependent on the severity of each case; for some patients, surgery may be the only option, but in most cases, non-surgical treatment methods can be highly … Read more

Aug

2017

Does Scoliosis Get Worse Over Time?

Erika

Scoliosis is an excessive sideways curvature of the spine. There are a few different types of scoliosis, including: Idiopathic – The most common form of scoliosis usually appears during adolescence. The cause is not known, although it is thought to be genetic. Congenital – This form of scoliosis occurs from birth due to the baby’s … Read more

Jul

2017

Spinal Stenosis & Scoliosis

Erika

Here on the Scoliosis SOS blog, we’ve discussed a number of conditions that can lead to a curvature of the spine – conditions such as osteoporosis and spondylolisthesis. But just as scoliosis can arise as the result of a larger, underlying health problem, there are also a number of conditions that sometimes occur as the result … Read more

Jul

2017

Severe Scoliosis Treatment with Scoliosis SOS

Erika

For individuals with severe scoliosis, life can be very difficult indeed. Patients with a pronounced spinal curve may suffer from any number of symptoms, including chronic pain, limited mobility, and a low body image. In especially extreme cases, the curvature of the spine may cause serious problems with the patient’s lungs, limiting their ability to breathe – but … Read more

Jul

2017

Scoliosis and Epidurals: Can I Have an Epidural if I Have Scoliosis?

Erika

Previously on this blog, we’ve examined the impact that pregnancy can have on scoliosis and discussed the ways in which we at Scoliosis SOS can help. However, there’s one fairly common question that we failed to cover last time around: if you have a curved spine, can you have an epidural to help with the … Read more