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What is Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis (a condition where the spine curves sideways). Approximately 8 out of 10 cases of scoliosis are classed as ‘idiopathic’, meaning that there is no known cause for the patient’s spinal curvature. What does ‘idiopathic’ mean? The word ‘idiopathic’ essentially means ‘without a clear underlying cause’. It is derived from … Read more
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Apr
2017
Juvenile Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
If your child is suffering from back pain, stiffness or discomfort, it may be a good idea to check them juvenile scoliosis. Juvenile scoliosis is usually diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10. In patients aged 4-5, the condition is equally common amongst boys and girls; however, from the age of 6 upwards, the … Read more
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Apr
2017
What Does Scoliosis Look Like?
Scoliosis is a complex condition that comes in many different forms, varies greatly in severity from one patient to the next, and manifests itself in all kinds of different ways. The symptoms of scoliosis are many and varied: a curved spine can cause pain, stiffness, muscle imbalance, and even heart/lung problems in particularly critical cases. However, for … Read more
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Apr
2017
Cervical Scoliosis: Spinal Curvature in the Neck
Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) can affect patients in a variety of different ways and appear in a number of different locations, including the upper and lower back. Cervical scoliosis is one such variant – this term refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in the neck region. Typically, cervical scoliosis occurs as part … Read more
