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Apr

2017

What is Idiopathic Scoliosis?

Erika

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis (a condition where the spine curves sideways). Approximately 8 out of 10 cases of scoliosis are classed as ‘idiopathic’, meaning that there is no known cause for the patient’s spinal curvature. What does ‘idiopathic’ mean? The word ‘idiopathic’ essentially means ‘without a clear underlying cause’. It is derived from … Read more

Apr

2017

Juvenile Scoliosis: What You Need to Know

Erika

If your child is suffering from back pain, stiffness or discomfort, it may be a good idea to check them juvenile scoliosis. Juvenile scoliosis is usually diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10. In patients aged 4-5, the condition is equally common amongst boys and girls; however, from the age of 6 upwards, the … Read more

Apr

2017

What Does Scoliosis Look Like?

Erika

Scoliosis is a complex condition that comes in many different forms, varies greatly in severity from one patient to the next, and manifests itself in all kinds of different ways. The symptoms of scoliosis are many and varied: a curved spine can cause pain, stiffness, muscle imbalance, and even heart/lung problems in particularly critical cases. However, for … Read more

Apr

2017

Cervical Scoliosis: Spinal Curvature in the Neck

Erika

Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) can affect patients in a variety of different ways and appear in a number of different locations, including the upper and lower back. Cervical scoliosis is one such variant – this term refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in the neck region. Typically, cervical scoliosis occurs as part … Read more

Apr

2017

How is Scoliosis Measured?

Erika

With scoliosis affecting over 4% of the world’s population, it is easy to understand why many people would like to know the ins and outs of the process by which scoliosis is measured. Scoliosis is a medical condition that is characterised by a curvature of the spine and causes symptoms such as back pain, visible … Read more