Living with Scoliosis Archives | Page 15 of 24

Jun

2018

Scoliosis Brace Clothing: What Can You Wear?

Erika

Minors who are diagnosed with scoliosis (an excessive curvature of the spine) are often told to wear a scoliosis brace to prevent the curve from getting worse as they continue to grow. Bracing is an important part of the treatment process in many cases, but wearing a rigid plastic shell every day can take some … Read more

Apr

2018

Scoliosis & Horse Riding: Let's Get You Back in the Saddle

Erika

The Grand National horse race is fast approaching, and this always raises a lot of questions for our scoliosis patients who are keen riders. Horse riding is a very enjoyable hobby, and one that many ScolioGold patients are very passionate about. However, it can cause problems due to the high impact placed on the rider’s … Read more

Feb

2018

What's the Best Mattress For Scoliosis?

Erika

We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but that’s a lot easier said than done when you’re suffering from scoliosis. Although some scoliosis patients don’t notice their condition too much at night, many others experience pain and discomfort that can make it difficult to doze off. A mattress can’t cure your scoliosis, but … Read more

Feb

2018

Can Scoliosis Get Better On Its Own?

Erika

When you or someone in your family are diagnosed with scoliosis, it’s normal to wonder if the condition will simply get better on its own. No one wants to go through a potentially arduous treatment for an illness that will eventually resolve itself once things have taken their course. Unfortunately, scoliosis does not usually get … Read more

Jan

2018

Scoliosis and Chronic Pain

Erika

Unless you yourself are living with chronic pain, it can be difficult to imagine how debilitating it can be to the sufferer. ‘Chronic pain’ means any persistent pain – it can last for weeks, months, or even longer. Chronic pain can occur as a result of scoliosis when your body tries to compensate for the … Read more