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Jan

2018

Scoliosis Rib Hump: Your Questions Answered

Erika

Scoliosis is a condition characterised by an excessive sideways curvature of the spine and a variety of other symptoms. One of those symptoms is a visible rib hump, where one or more ribs protrude noticeably. Many patients first spot the signs of scoliosis through changes in their appearance, and a rib hump is a key … Read more

Jan

2018

New Scoliosis Surgery Techniques: Alternatives to Spinal Fusion

Erika

Surgery is often recommended once a scoliosis patient’s spinal curve has progressed beyond a certain point, and in the vast majority of cases, ‘surgery’ means spinal fusion surgery. This procedure involves joining two or more vertebrae together to prevent the patient’s curvature from growing; nowadays, this is usually achieved by fastening small metal screws called … Read more

Dec

2017

Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis

Erika

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal abnormality, referring to an excessive sideways curvature of the spine that occurs for no known reason. Idiopathic scoliosis is usually diagnosed during adolescence, but it can also be found in younger children; when diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10, it is known as juvenile idiopathic scoliosis. … Read more

Dec

2017

Athletes With Scoliosis

Erika

Many of our patients come to the Scoliosis SOS Clinic with the fear that their condition will prevent them from taking part in their favourite activities. However, while scoliosis may change the way you approach certain activities, it shouldn’t stop you from doing the things that you enjoy. If you’re a sports-loving scoliosis sufferer, you’ll be pleased to … Read more

Dec

2017

Rolfing Scoliosis Treatment: What You Need to Know

Erika

From surgery to stretches, there are a number of ways to treat scoliosis, some of which are more effective than others. One technique that is sometimes used to treat scoliosis is Rolfing (also known as Structural Integration); today, we’d like to take a closer look at this approach. What is Rolfing? Rolfing is a form … Read more