Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Jul

2017

Scoliosis Complications Later in Life

Erika

While scoliosis is typically diagnosed during adolescence, the condition can also lead to complications later in life, particularly when left untreated. Most cases of spinal curvature are treated before any major complications occur; if left untreated, however, there is a chance that scoliosis may lead to more serious problems for the patient in question. … Read more

Jul

2017

What is Thoracic Hyperkyphosis?

Erika

Thoracic hyperkyphosis is a condition where the thoracic (upper) spine curves forward, resulting in a slouched or hunched appearance. It can affect people of all ages for a variety of different reasons. While most people have some level of curvature in the upper spine, a person is said to have hyperkyphosis if the … Read more

Jul

2017

Scoliosis Malaysia: Treating Scoliosis Sufferers from Malaysia

Erika

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis affects approximately 4 out of 100 adolescents worldwide. When the number’s that high, it’s perhaps unsurprising that we often treat adolescent scoliosis suffers from other parts of the world who do not wish to undergo surgery. This was the case with Adha, who found out she had scoliosis through a clinic who … Read more

Jul

2017

Posture Improvement at Scoliosis SOS

Erika

Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we specialise in the non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions such as scoliosis and hyperkyphosis. Our approach combines a variety of different methods, including various types of exercise, physical manipulation and more. For sufferers of scoliosis and other spinal conditions, uneven posture can be a persistent problem, causing pain and … Read more

Jun

2017

Scoliosis and Hip Pain

Erika

When we discussed the signs and symptoms of scoliosis on this blog previously, we explained that spinal curvature often causes the hips to appear uneven, with one side sitting higher than the other. This uneven posture can cause pain for the patient when walking or standing for long periods of time, limiting the range of activities … Read more