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Aug

2017

Scoliosis in Males

Erika

It’s a well-known fact that scoliosis is significantly more common in females than in males. It is not entirely clear why this should be the case, but the numbers are very clear: from age 10 onwards, female scoliosis sufferers outnumber male scoliotics 6 to 1. (Interestingly, it also appears that scoliosis is a lot more likely to … Read more

Aug

2017

Syringomyelia & Scoliosis

Erika

While the Scoliosis SOS Clinic specialises in the study and treatment of curvatures of the spine (primarily scoliosis and hyperkyphosis), we also possess a wealth of knowledge relating to many health problems that are closely linked to these spinal conditions. One such condition is syringomyelia, a chronic illness that causes a fluid-filled cavity or cyst … Read more

Aug

2017

Does Scoliosis Get Worse Over Time?

Erika

Scoliosis is an excessive sideways curvature of the spine. There are a few different types of scoliosis, including: Idiopathic – The most common form of scoliosis usually appears during adolescence. The cause is not known, although it is thought to be genetic. Congenital – This form of scoliosis occurs from birth due to the baby’s … Read more

Jul

2017

Spinal Stenosis & Scoliosis

Erika

Here on the Scoliosis SOS blog, we’ve discussed a number of conditions that can lead to a curvature of the spine – conditions such as osteoporosis and spondylolisthesis. But just as scoliosis can arise as the result of a larger, underlying health problem, there are also a number of conditions that sometimes occur as the result … Read more

Jul

2017

Severe Scoliosis Treatment with Scoliosis SOS

Erika

For individuals with severe scoliosis, life can be very difficult indeed. Patients with a pronounced spinal curve may suffer from any number of symptoms, including chronic pain, limited mobility, and a low body image. In especially extreme cases, the curvature of the spine may cause serious problems with the patient’s lungs, limiting their ability to breathe – but … Read more