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Apr

2018

Scoliosis and Sciatica

Erika

Sciatica is a fairly broad medical term that usually refers to a painful or tingling sensation in and around the legs. Up to 43% of the population will experience sciatica at some point in their lives, although this depends on how strictly you define the condition. What does sciatica feel like? Different people experience different … Read more

Apr

2018

40-Degree Scoliosis: Is Surgery the Only Option?

Erika

While even a minor spinal curvature can have a huge impact on an individual’s life, scoliosis tends to be particularly problematic when the curve measures 40 degrees or more. As we’ve explained previously in our guide to Cobb angle measurements, UK medical professionals usually recommend surgery when a scoliosis patient’s spinal curve reaches 40 degrees … Read more

Apr

2018

Running & Back Pain: Get Your Back Marathon Ready!

Erika

The London Marathon is fast approaching, and if you’re preparing to take part in the run, it’s even more important than usual for you to look after your back. Back issues can result from all manner of activity and inactivity. Lots of runners experience lower back pain; this is due to the repetitive stress and … Read more

Apr

2018

Does Scoliosis Affect Walking?

Erika

As those with scoliosis may well know, a curvature of the spine doesn’t just affect your back – it can also affect other parts of your body. This includes the hips and legs, which can sometimes lead to a change in the way you walk. Today we will look at how scoliosis affects walking, the … Read more

Apr

2018

Thoracogenic Scoliosis: What Does This Term Mean?

Erika

Medical professionals use a mind-boggling array of different terms to refer to scoliosis and other curvatures of the spine. On this blog, we frequently aim to put some of this arcane diagnostic jargon into layman’s terms – see our posts on levoconvex scoliosis and thoracic hyperkyphosis, for example. The tricky medical term that we’d like … Read more