Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

May

2017

Recovering After Scoliosis Surgery: What Happens After the Operation?

Erika

Some scoliosis sufferers undergo spinal fusion surgery to correct their spinal curve. As with any surgical procedure, there are many risks involved – risks that put many people off the idea of scoliosis surgery altogether. For some people, however, surgery is the only treatment available. If you are preparing for a spinal fusion … Read more

May

2017

A History of Scoliosis: Non-Surgical Diagnosis & Treatment

Erika

Although it is estimated that over 4% of individuals have some degree of scoliosis, many people have never heard of (or know very little about) this condition. Image Source: Arallyn on Flickr Whether you have just been diagnosed or are simply looking to find out a little bit more about scoliosis, we thought that … Read more

May

2017

Scoliosis Exercises to Avoid

Erika

Exercise is important for scoliosis sufferers – in addition to being good for your overall health, the right kind of physical activity helps to strengthen the muscles that may have been weakened by the curvature of your spine. However, some exercises can have a negative, even dangerous impact on a scoliotic spine, and if you … Read more

May

2017

Scoliosis SOS: A Truly International Clinic

Erika

Here at Scoliosis SOS, we pride ourselves on our status as a truly international treatment centre. Scoliosis sufferers of all ages have come from all over the world to receive non-surgical treatment at our clinic – in fact, in the last year alone, we have treated individuals from no fewer than 72 different countries and … Read more

May

2017

What is Dorsal Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine. The term dorsal scoliosis refers to any such curvature of the spine that occurs between the bottom of the neck and the top of the pelvis. The word ‘dorsal’ simply means ‘back’ (from the Latin dorsum), and as such, dorsal scoliosis is quite a vague diagnosis. Some medical practitioners … Read more