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Apr

2019

More Scoliosis Stretches to Try

Erika

Some time ago, we shared a series of stretches for scoliosis sufferers to perform in order to improve strength and balance while also relieving some of the aches and pains that a spinal curvature can cause. While performing a few exercises at home is no substitute for attending a full ScolioGold treatment course here at … Read more

Mar

2019

Scoliosis and Weightlifting

Erika

Weightlifting has the potential to be quite a damaging pastime for people with scoliosis, but it can also be beneficial in the correct circumstances. If approached carefully, weight-based exercise may help to improve muscle balance and reduce the visibility of one’s spinal curvature. In this blog post, we’ll discuss a few things to bear in … Read more

Feb

2019

Scoliosis and Depression

Erika

It’s not uncommon for people with scoliosis to feel depressed from time to time. Scoliosis is a lifelong condition, and it can be hard to come to terms with this, but that doesn’t mean that scoliosis patients can’t live physically and emotionally fulfilling lives. In this blog post, we’d like to discuss the connection between … Read more

Feb

2019

Milwaukee Brace vs Boston Brace

Erika

When treating a child or teen with a curvature of the spine, doctors will often recommend bracing as a way of halting the curve’s progression. Back braces come in a variety of forms, each designed to prevent/minimise curvature development while the patient grows. Here, we look at two of the most well-known brace types: the … Read more

Jan

2019

What Does 'Quality of Life' Mean?

Erika

Quality of life is defined as ‘the general wellbeing of a person or society, defined in terms of health and happiness rather than wealth’ (Collins English Dictionary). In this blog post, we will explore what quality of life means for a person with scoliosis, and we will look at the ways in which our ScolioGold … Read more