Erika, Author at Scoliosis SOS

May

2016

What Can I Expect at My Initial Consultation?

Erika

If you’re interested in attending one of our ScolioGold treatment courses, the first step is to undergo an initial consultation with one of our scoliosis specialists. This allows us to assess whether or not our ScolioGold programme could benefit you. Your initial consultation will take one of two forms: Visit to our Clinic – If … Read more

May

2016

Marfan Syndrome: What Is It & How Can We Help?

Erika

People who suffer from Marfan syndrome experience problems with the connective tissues within their bodies; this affects the structure of their form and the support of their internal organs. In most cases, the sufferer will have inherited the condition from their mother or father, as the gene responsible for Marfan syndrome has a very high chance … Read more

May

2016

LBX1: Is This the Gene That Causes Scoliosis?

Erika

There was potentially exciting news from Japan last month: researchers at Hiroshima University seem to have identified the gene that kick-starts the “genetic chain reaction” that eventually causes scoliosis. As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, the causes of scoliosis are often unclear. However, according to a report from Asian Scientist, we are now one … Read more

May

2016

Review Scoliosis SOS: We Want Your Feedback!

Erika

Have you attended one of our scoliosis treatment courses? If so, we’d love to read your review! We at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic love getting feedback from our patients and their families. Reviews help us to make sure that we’re doing everything we can for the people who visit our clinic, and so we’d really appreciate … Read more

Apr

2016

What is the Cobb Angle?

Erika

Many discussions about scoliosis – and the treatment of scoliosis in particular – centre on something called the Cobb angle. The Cobb angle is among the most important indicators of scoliosis severity, and Cobb angle reduction is the primary goal of the non-surgical scoliosis treatment courses we deliver here at Scoliosis SOS. Simply put, the Cobb … Read more