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Sep

2017

Who is Affected by Scoliosis?

Erika

Unfortunately, scoliosis can affect anyone and may occur at any time of life for a variety of different reasons. However, the condition usually develops during adolescence and the majority of sufferers are female. No one has a perfectly straight back – everyone’s spine is a little bit curved, and this causes no problems in most … Read more

Sep

2017

Hypermobility and Scoliosis

Erika

If a person has scoliosis, this condition can manifest itself in a multitude of different ways. Aside from the most obvious symptom – a visibly curved spine – patients may experience any number of other effects, from back pain and stiffness to muscular imbalance, constipation, and even compromised breathing. Another condition that seems to be quite … Read more

Sep

2017

Scoliosis in Babies: Infantile & Congenital Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis is fairly rare amongst babies and young children, as in most cases the spinal curve doesn’t develop until adolescence. However, that’s doesn’t mean that babies are never affected. Broadly speaking, there are two types of scoliosis in babies: infantile scoliosis and congenital scoliosis. Today, we’re going to explain the differences and similarities between each … Read more

Sep

2017

Hyperkyphosis Brace: How Does it Work?

Erika

Hyperkyphosis is a spinal disorder which refers to the excessive forward curvature of the upper back. Hyperkyphosis is usually diagnosed once the curvature reaches over 50 degrees; prior to that, it is just known as kyphosis and does not typically require treatment. What is a hyperkyphosis brace? A hyperkyphosis brace is a form of … Read more

Aug

2017

Muscular Imbalance: Why Does Scoliosis Create One Weak Side?

Erika

The condition known as scoliosis can have many effects on the human body, one of which is muscular imbalance. The back muscles located either side of the spine can be heavily impacted by a sideways curvature, and in many cases, the patient will find that the muscles on one side are weaker than those … Read more