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Nov

2017

What are Magnetic Growth Rods?

Erika

Spinal fusion is the most commonly-used surgical treatment for scoliosis, but there are other procedures that can be used to combat a curvature of the spine. The use of magnetic growth rods is becoming more widespread – but exactly what does this procedure entail? What are magnetic growth rods? The magnetic growth rods procedure is relatively … Read more

Nov

2017

Spinal Tethering & Stapling for Scoliosis

Erika

Many of the patients we treat here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic come to us in search of an alternative to scoliosis surgery, but while our ScolioGold method has consistently proven capable of reducing spinal curvature and improving quality of life (thus eliminating the need for surgical intervention), our exercise-based therapy has on occasion been … Read more

Nov

2017

How Does Scoliosis Affect the Digestive System?

Erika

A person with scoliosis may suffer many problems linked to their skeletal system, such as back pain, stiffness, discomfort, and reduced mobility. But did you know that a severe spinal curve can also affect the patient’s digestive system? The effect of scoliosis on the digestive system If your scoliosis is left untreated and allowed to … Read more

Nov

2017

Orthotics & Insoles for Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis insoles / orthotics are custom-made devices created to help improve the effect of scoliosis on the patient’s feet and legs. In particular, orthotics for scoliosis sufferers are designed to help correct leg length discrepancy and limit abnormal motion within the body. The change in pressure from your feet can help to limit the progression … Read more

Oct

2017

What is Levoconvex Scoliosis?

Erika

If you’re not familiar with medical language (and the Greek/Latin words from which medical language is often constructed), it can sometimes be difficult to work out what people are talking about when they refer to different forms of scoliosis. As we’ve seen time and time again here on the Scoliosis SOS blog, there are numerous different terms … Read more