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Jan

2018

How to Sleep with Scoliosis: 5 Helpful Tips

Erika

Getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge when you suffer from scoliosis (a sideways curvature of the spine). Some scoliosis patients are kept awake at night by the pain and discomfort that stems from their condition, while others simply struggle to find a comfortable sleeping position. Whatever the reason, scoliosis can often make … Read more

Dec

2017

Does Scoliosis Cause Headaches?

Erika

We all experience headaches from time to time, and most of them don’t seem to occur for any particular reason. But can scoliosis – a sideways spinal curve – contribute to the onset of headaches? As we’ve seen time and again on the Scoliosis SOS blog, a curved spine can lead to all sorts of … Read more

Dec

2017

What Does Scoliosis Feel Like?

Erika

Every case of scoliosis is different. Some scoliosis sufferers lead lives virtually unaffected by their condition, whereas others are constantly reminded of it. There is a lot of variation between the ways in which people experience scoliosis, and as a result, asking two people the same question… “What does scoliosis feel like?” …might result in … Read more

Nov

2017

Will Scoliosis Affect My Height?

Erika

From digestive problems to fatigue, scoliosis (a sideways spinal curvature) can affect the body in all sorts of different ways. For instance, have you considered the effect that a spinal curve might have on a person’s height? If your scoliosis is relatively mild, it won’t have much of an impact on how tall you are, … Read more

Oct

2017

Q&A with @scolilife

Erika

The Scoliosis Life (@scolilife) is a Twitter account with more than 3,000 followers. The account’s anonymous owner has lived with scoliosis for the past 8 years, and they use Twitter to share their experiences along with a plethora of useful life tips for people with curved spines. The person behind @scolilife very kindly agreed to … Read more