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Mar

2017

Hyperlordosis: Lower Back Curves Explained

Erika

The most important thing to keep in mind when seeking information on your curved spine is the fact that no two curves are the same. In fact, even perfectly healthy spines have some level of curvature, although this slight curve does not pose a problem unless it grows to be abnormally severe. Curvatures can … Read more

Mar

2017

If I Have Scoliosis, Can I Join the Army?

Erika

If it is your ambition to join the British Army, you may be concerned about whether your curved spine will scupper your chances of achieving this goal. Today, we’d like to put your fears to rest. Army Entry Requirements The British Army’s entry requirements state that all would-be soldiers looking to join a UOTC (University … Read more

Feb

2017

Back Pain Treatment: What Are My Options?

Erika

Back pain is a very common ailment amongst people of all ages. It varies hugely in severity – ranging from a mildly uncomfortable ache to constant, debilitating agony – and can be brought on by all kinds of different triggers, including: Poor posture Lifting heavy objects (manual handling injuries) Pulled muscles or ligaments Stress / … Read more

Feb

2017

Spondylolisthesis and Scoliosis: All You Need to Know

Erika

The human spine (also known as the backbone or, more properly, the vertebral column) is made up of numerous small bones called vertebrae. When a vertebra is damaged or displaced, the knock-on effects can have serious consequences for the health of the entire back and even of the body as a whole. One … Read more

Dec

2016

Dextroscoliosis vs. Levoscoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis – a sideways curvature of the spine – comes in many different forms. The cause, location and severity of the curve can vary hugely from one patient to the next: for example, a 12-year-old girl with idiopathic scoliosis and an older woman whose spine is curved due to the degeneration of her intervertebral discs could … Read more