Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

Jun

2016

Scoliosis Treatment: Our USA Patients

Erika

Although we’re located in London, we’ve treated patients from all over the world, including numerous scoliosis sufferers from the USA. Our excellent accommodation facilities and unique treatment methods have persuaded many people to make the long journey from America to the UK in search of an alternative to scoliosis surgery. Here are two of our … Read more

Jun

2016

Is Scoliosis Painful?

Erika

A curved spine can disrupt your life in all kinds of different ways. It can have a severe impact on flexibility and mobility, which is particularly problematic if the patient participates in sports or other physical activities; scoliosis also tends to affect one’s appearance, and many scoliosis sufferers find that their self-esteem is … Read more

May

2016

Using a Brace to Treat Scoliosis

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis and the curve in your spine is getting worse, your doctor may recommend that you wear a scoliosis brace. A brace doesn’t directly cure scoliosis or correct the curve, but it can help to prevent the curve from progressing any further. If you require a brace, you will often have … Read more

May

2016

Famous People with Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis affects roughly 4% of the population – that’s 1 in every 25 people, or just under 300 million people worldwide. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise to discover that many celebrities and public figures are affected by this condition. We’ve even treated some of them here at the Scoliosis … Read more

May

2016

Chiari Malformations & Scoliosis

Erika

Despite the fact that there is no underlying cause for the development of scoliosis in 8 out of 10 cases, there are a number of medical conditions that can lead to a curvature of the spine. We’ve discussed some of these conditions – including Marfan syndrome – in the past, and today we’d like to talk … Read more