Living with Scoliosis Archives | Page 6 of 24

Apr

2025

Scoliosis in Teenagers

Henry Firth

Scoliosis is a condition that can affect teenagers, often appearing during the growth spurts that occur between the ages of 10 and 15. Although it can seem like a daunting diagnosis, understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options can help alleviate fears and lead to effective management. Specialised scoliosis physiotherapy, in particular, plays a significant … Read more

Feb

2025

Scoliosis-Friendly Workouts: What to Avoid and What to Practice

Max O'Rourke

Living with scoliosis doesn’t mean you have to avoid exercise altogether. In fact, exercise is essential for managing scoliosis and improving overall spinal health. The right scoliosis exercises can help reduce pain, enhance flexibility, and strengthen the muscles that support the spine. However, it’s equally important to know which movements can aggravate the condition. In … Read more

Mar

2020

Scoliosis and Stress

Erika

We all experience stress in our daily lives, but for people with scoliosis, stressful and upsetting feelings are often intensified. Today, we’re going to look at the different stresses commonly faced by scoliosis patients to establish why they occur and how we can help our patients to fight them. Body Image Scoliosis can have a … Read more

Feb

2020

The Best & Worst Yoga Poses for Scoliosis

Erika

We’ve previously talked about the relationship between yoga and scoliosis and how yoga is sometimes used as a form of scoliosis treatment due to its ability to create proper alignment within the body whilst reducing pain. This is achieved by placing focus on a number of key parts of the body, including: Strengthening the feet … Read more

Feb

2020

Should UK Schools Offer Scoliosis Screenings?

Erika

Detecting scoliosis in its early stages is important if you want to halt its progression and minimise the severity of the symptoms. This raises the question: should we be screening for scoliosis in schools? School screenings aim to detect the minor deformities that often go unnoticed by general practitioners but which can point to a … Read more