Scoliosis & Other Back Problems Archives | Page 20 of 34

Jun

2017

Kyphoscoliosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Erika

Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine on two different planes: the coronal plane, which divides the stomach and back; and the sagittal plane, which divides the body into its left and right sides. This curvature is effectively a combination of hyperkyphosis (forward spinal curve) and scoliosis (sideways spinal curve). Kyphoscoliosis can occur at any age, … Read more

Jun

2017

Rotatory Scoliosis & The Impact It Can Have

Erika

Jun

2017

Muscular Dystrophy & Scoliosis: How Can MD Lead to a Curved Spine?

Erika

While we specialise in the study and treatment of curvatures of the spine, we also possess an excellent working knowledge of other health problems that are linked to scoliosis. There are many disorders that may lead to a curvature of the spine, and one of the more severe disorders that can causes scoliosis is muscular … Read more

May

2017

How Fast Does Scoliosis Progress?

Erika

One of the worst things about scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) is the fact that, very often, the condition becomes more and more pronounced as time goes by. A curve that is barely noticeable to begin with can become seriously problematic and disfiguring if left untreated for long enough. But how long does … Read more

May

2017

A History of Scoliosis: Non-Surgical Diagnosis & Treatment

Erika

Although it is estimated that over 4% of individuals have some degree of scoliosis, many people have never heard of (or know very little about) this condition. Image Source: Arallyn on Flickr Whether you have just been diagnosed or are simply looking to find out a little bit more about scoliosis, we thought that … Read more