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Dec

2016

Scoliosis & Shoulder Pain

Erika

Given that scoliosis is a disorder of the spine, you might assume that the pain experienced by some scoliosis sufferers is exclusively concentrated in the back. But a person with a curved spine may also notice a degree of shoulder pain in addition to (or instead of) the more common back pains. Why … Read more

Nov

2016

Scoliosis Support Groups Around the World

Erika

Scoliosis (and its symptoms, such as chronic pain and reduced mobility) can have a huge impact on the lives of those affected by it. However, as many scoliosis sufferers will no doubt agree, it can make a huge difference simply to speak to other people who are suffering from the same condition. With that in … Read more

Nov

2016

Scoliosis Surgery Risks: What You Need to Know

Erika

In many mild cases of scoliosis (i.e. where the patient’s spinal curve is unlikely to progress to an extent that will cause major changes in their appearance or respiratory health), spinal fusion surgery will not be recommended. For those with a severe curve (45-50 degrees or more), surgery is usually recommended – particularly if the … Read more

Sep

2016

Stretches for Scoliosis Sufferers

Erika

Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we treat scoliosis and other spinal conditions not through surgery or bracing but with a purely exercise-based programme called the ScolioGold method. We have found that stretches and exercises can be extremely effective in the treatment of a curved spine, and our research backs this finding up: ScolioGold consistently helps … Read more

Sep

2016

Is Scoliosis a Disability?

Erika

One question that’s often asked about scoliosis is whether or not it counts as a disability. Many scoliosis sufferers are themselves uncertain about this, so today we’d like to try and provide some concrete information on the subject. A ‘disability’ can be defined in a number of different ways, making this question a difficult … Read more