Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Feb

2017

Pectus Excavatum & Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis (when it’s not idiopathic) can spring from a number of different conditions, with all kinds of factors potentially contributing to the development of a spinal curvature. From osteoporosis to Rett syndrome, we’ve discussed many of these underlying conditions here on the Scoliosis SOS blog, and today we’d like to talk about pectus excavatum – another condition … Read more

Feb

2017

Can Scoliosis Be Cured?

Erika

One must be careful when using the word ‘cure’ in a medical context. There is a big difference between a ‘cure’ and a ‘treatment’ – an effective treatment might completely eliminate the symptoms of a disease, but if the underlying disease is still present then – strictly speaking – the patient has not been cured. … Read more

Feb

2017

Treating Scoliosis Sufferers from Norway

Erika

Undergoing scoliosis surgery can be a rather scary prospect, and so it’s perhaps no wonder that people are often willing to travel thousands of miles across land and sea in order to access an effective non-surgical alternative. Norway is one country that is quite short on non-surgical scoliosis treatment options, which explains why several of … Read more

Feb

2017

Spina Bifida & Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis can occur as a result of numerous other conditions, such as neurofibromatosis and Rett syndrome. We’ve looked at many of these conditions here on the Scoliosis SOS Clinic blog, and today, we’re going to talk about another underlying condition that can lead to the development scoliosis: spina bifida. What is spina bifida? Spina … Read more

Feb

2017

Scoliosis Treatment in Nigeria: Nikke's Story

Erika

As you can see from our overseas patients map, we’ve had the pleasure of treating scoliosis sufferers from almost every continent. Back in 2015 we treated Nikke, our first patient from Nigeria. She travelled all the way to London in order to receive treatment for her curved spine. Nikke – who was 36 when she … Read more