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Mar

2018

What is a Normal Curvature of the Spine?

Erika

Nobody has a perfectly straight backbone. It is normal to have slight sagittal spinal curvature that forms a sort of gentle ‘S’ shape, as shown here: A ‘normal’ spine as viewed from the side, front and back In this blog post, we will look at what constitutes a ‘normal’ curvature of the spine and what is classed as … Read more

Mar

2018

When is Scoliosis Diagnosed?

Erika

Scoliosis can occur at any stage of life, and the patient’s symptoms at time of diagnosis can vary hugely from one case to the next: one person might be entirely unaware of their spinal curvature until a doctor spots it on an X-ray, while the next person might be suffering from extreme pain and greatly reduced … Read more

Feb

2018

New Funding Boost for Scoliosis Patients in Ireland

Erika

Scoliosis sufferers in the Republic of Ireland have faced significant difficulties in recent years. While treatment is freely available through the Health Service Executive (HSE), many scoliosis patients have been forced to wait months or even years for crucial procedures such as spinal fusion surgery. This situation has been dubbed ‘unacceptable’ by figures within the … Read more

Feb

2018

What is Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways. Everyone’s spine is at least a little curved – nobody has a perfectly straight backbone – but if the angle of the curve measures 10 degrees or more, the patient is said to have scoliosis. Scoliosis affects roughly 3% of the population, and it can contribute … Read more

Feb

2018

Pilates for Scoliosis: 3 Beneficial Techniques

Erika

Pilates is a system of exercises devised by a German physical trainer named Joseph Pilates. It has become incredibly popular in the Western world, with countless Pilates classes available throughout the UK. But is Pilates beneficial for scoliosis sufferers? It certainly can be – there is evidence that Pilates can help to improve balance and … Read more