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May

2019

Scoliosis and Menopause

Erika

Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can come earlier or later. Symptoms of the menopause can be quite unpleasant at times; many women experience hot flushes, night sweats and depression (to name a few). The arrival of the menopause also tends to trigger a loss of bone density. This … Read more

May

2019

Scoliosis and Heart Problems

Erika

As we’ve discussed on this blog previously, scoliosis is generally not considered a life-threatening condition. A curved spine can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort (among other complications), but cases where the patient’s very life is at risk are vanishingly few and far between. Leaving out the risk of suicide – see Scoliosis … Read more

May

2019

How we’ve helped people keep gardening with scoliosis

Erika

National Gardening Week has been taking place in the UK this week (29 April – 5 May 2019). The theme for 2019 is Edible Britain, and so gardeners all over the country have been sharing their love of home-grown produce on social media over the last few days. Find out more on the RHS website … Read more

Apr

2019

Scoliosis and Arthritis

Erika

Is there a link between arthritis and scoliosis? Before we answer that question, let’s first make sure we understand what those two conditions are: Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves or twists sideways to create a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape. Common symptoms include back pain and reduced flexibility, but every case is different. … Read more

Apr

2019

Hyperkyphosis Exercises to Try at Home

Erika

Previously on the Scoliosis SOS blog, we have talked about some of the exercises that scoliosis sufferers can perform at home in order to combat their condition. But while these exercises work well on a sideways spinal curve, they may not be so effective if you suffer from hyperkyphosis – a forward curve of the upper (thoracic) spine. … Read more