Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Dec

2016

Scoliosis & Shoulder Pain

Erika

Given that scoliosis is a disorder of the spine, you might assume that the pain experienced by some scoliosis sufferers is exclusively concentrated in the back. But a person with a curved spine may also notice a degree of shoulder pain in addition to (or instead of) the more common back pains. Why … Read more

Dec

2016

Types of Scoliosis: A Comprehensive List

Erika

Scoliosis comes in a number of different forms – a curved spine can be caused by a variety of factors, and the condition may look very different from one case to the next. While idiopathic scoliosis is by far the most common type, there are many ways in which scoliosis can develop, as well … Read more

Dec

2016

Neurofibromatosis & Scoliosis

Erika

Living with neurofibromatosis can be challenging enough in itself, but unfortunately, this is one of the many conditions that can lead to the onset of scoliosis. In this post, we’ll take a look at neurofibromatosis, how it is linked to scoliosis, and what can be done to treat a spinal curvature when it develops. What is … Read more

Dec

2016

The ScolioGold Method Explained: Acupuncture for Scoliosis

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis and you are somewhat familiar with acupuncture, you may be considering using it to help with your condition. After all, if acupuncture helps to ease back pain, then surely it can help with your spinal condition? In today’s blog post, we will take a look at what this treatment entails … Read more

Nov

2016

Rett Syndrome and Scoliosis

Erika

As we’ve seen time and time again on this blog, scoliosis can occur as a result of numerous other conditions – from congenital heart defects to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, there are all kinds of different reasons why a person might have a curved spine. Today, we’d like to talk about yet another condition that can lead to scoliosis: … Read more