Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Mar

2017

Is Scoliosis Life-Threatening?

Erika

Scoliosis patients often ask numerous questions about their condition when they are first diagnosed. While many of these questions relate to the patient’s quality of life and cosmetic appearance, it is not uncommon for newly-diagnosed scoliosis sufferers to worry about their mortality, especially bearing in mind the progressive nature of the condition. First of all, … Read more

Mar

2017

Osteopenia and Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

Erika

What is osteopenia, and how can it lead to adult degenerative scoliosis? Osteopenia is a condition where the bones of the human body lose some of their density, making them more fragile and leading to an increased risk of fractures. Osteopenia often occurs naturally with age and is particularly common amongst post-menopausal women. … Read more

Mar

2017

Formetric Scanning & Other Scoliosis Scan Methods

Erika

The first step for every Scoliosis SOS patient is attending our clinic for an initial consultation. At the beginning of your consultation, we will go through your medical records, evaluate any symptoms you’re currently experiencing, and ask you about any previous treatments you may have received for your back problems. Next, we will conduct a … Read more

Feb

2017

Running with Scoliosis: Can a Curved Spine Slow You Down?

Erika

People with scoliosis sometimes find it more difficult to move around than people with healthy spines. This can be a big problem for sports enthusiasts with curved spines: mobility and flexibility are two very important attributes when you’re engaging in physical activities, and some scoliosis sufferers struggle to perform to the best of their abilities … Read more

Feb

2017

Back Pain Treatment: What Are My Options?

Erika

Back pain is a very common ailment amongst people of all ages. It varies hugely in severity – ranging from a mildly uncomfortable ache to constant, debilitating agony – and can be brought on by all kinds of different triggers, including: Poor posture Lifting heavy objects (manual handling injuries) Pulled muscles or ligaments Stress / … Read more