Living with Scoliosis Archives | Page 17 of 24

Sep

2017

Massage for Scoliosis: Methods and Benefits

Erika

If you have scoliosis, you may be accustomed to the back pain and stiffness that stem from the curvature of your spine. Massage is a method that’s often used to combat backache, but can massages help scoliosis patients specifically? The answer is that, while massage obviously cannot cure scoliosis, specialised massage treatments can be effective for treating the … Read more

Aug

2017

Living With Scoliosis: What's It Really Like?

Erika

Just because you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to change the way you live. Even individuals with fairly pronounced spinal curves can enjoy a high quality of life as long as their condition is treated and their symptoms properly managed. If you’re concerned about the challenges that come with a … Read more

Aug

2017

Scoliosis Correction: Can a Curved Spine Straighten Up?

Erika

While scoliosis cannot truly be ‘cured’, there are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of this condition and reverse the progression of the Cobb angle. Scoliosis correction is always dependent on the severity of each case; for some patients, surgery may be the only option, but in most cases, non-surgical treatment methods can be highly … Read more

Jul

2017

Scoliosis and Epidurals: Can I Have an Epidural if I Have Scoliosis?

Erika

Previously on this blog, we’ve examined the impact that pregnancy can have on scoliosis and discussed the ways in which we at Scoliosis SOS can help. However, there’s one fairly common question that we failed to cover last time around: if you have a curved spine, can you have an epidural to help with the … Read more

Jul

2017

Scoliosis Complications Later in Life

Erika

While scoliosis is typically diagnosed during adolescence, the condition can also lead to complications later in life, particularly when left untreated. Most cases of spinal curvature are treated before any major complications occur; if left untreated, however, there is a chance that scoliosis may lead to more serious problems for the patient in question. … Read more