Living with Scoliosis Archives | Page 19 of 24

Apr

2017

Scoliosis Advice & Reassurance

Erika

If you’re a scoliosis sufferer, learning all about your condition can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have only recently been diagnosed with a spinal curvature. There is a great deal of information available, from both reliable and untrustworthy sources, which can make the subject rather overwhelming and difficult to get your head around … Read more

Apr

2017

Scoliosis Operation: Frequently Asked Questions

Erika

If you have a particularly severe spinal curve or are considered to be at risk of further curve progression, it is likely that you will be offered the option of undergoing spinal fusion surgery to correct your scoliosis. While it is true that spinal surgery is a major operation that involves some risky procedures, … Read more

Apr

2017

What's it Like Wearing a Scoliosis Brace?

Erika

The curvature of the spine can be treated in a number of different ways, but one of the most commonly-prescribed treatment methods of all is the scoliosis brace. Scoliosis patients will often wear a rigid plastic shell known as a ‘Boston brace’ for as much as 23 hours a day, removing the brace only to … Read more

Mar

2017

Q&A with Curvy Girls Founder Leah Stoltz

Erika

Curvy Girls is an international support group for young girls with scoliosis. Leah Stoltz from New York started the group after sitting in on a meeting of adult scoliosis sufferers and deciding that there ought to be a similar support network exclusively for under-18s. Leah very kindly agreed to answer some questions from the Scoliosis … Read more

Mar

2017

If I Have Scoliosis, Can I Join the Army?

Erika

If it is your ambition to join the British Army, you may be concerned about whether your curved spine will scupper your chances of achieving this goal. Today, we’d like to put your fears to rest. Army Entry Requirements The British Army’s entry requirements state that all would-be soldiers looking to join a UOTC (University … Read more