Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Feb

2017

Coping With Scoliosis When You Work at a Desk

Erika

When you’re concentrating on work, it can be very easy to fall into bad posture habits – especially if you spend most of the working day sitting at a desk. Sitting still for long periods of time can be quite bad for your body to begin with, but when you’re sitting in a position that … Read more

Feb

2017

Spondylolisthesis and Scoliosis: All You Need to Know

Erika

The human spine (also known as the backbone or, more properly, the vertebral column) is made up of numerous small bones called vertebrae. When a vertebra is damaged or displaced, the knock-on effects can have serious consequences for the health of the entire back and even of the body as a whole. One … Read more

Feb

2017

Will My Child Have Scoliosis?

Erika

When you’re told for the first time that you have scoliosis, the diagnosis instantly raises a whole host of questions. How will this affect my daily life? Am I going to be in lots of pain? Will I need surgery? Of course, if you’re planning to have children at some point in your life, there’s … Read more

Feb

2017

Swimming with Scoliosis: Difficulties & Treatment Options

Erika

For many scoliosis patients, the most difficult aspect of coping with their condition is not the pain or the cosmetic appearance of their back but the physical restrictions that a spinal curvature imposes on their life. This makes scoliosis a particularly problematic and limiting ailment for people with a keen interest in sports and/or other … Read more

Feb

2017

Patients from Sweden: Axel's Scoliosis SOS Experience

Erika

Although the Scoliosis SOS Clinic is based in London, we consider ourselves to be an international treatment centre – just take a look at the overseas patient case studies featured on our website. Over the years, we have treated patients from a huge array of countries. Scoliosis sufferers have come to us from North America, Africa, … Read more