cobb angle Archives | Scoliosis SOS

Jun

2026

Scoliosis treatment: Observation approach

Anna Arnold

Being diagnosed with scoliosis can raise a lot of questions and in a lot of cases the most common initial step for the NHS is to take the observation approach. Whilst this may seem risky, it is a structured and evidence-based process that helps to ensure patients get the right care at the right time. … Read more

Dec

2016

20 Degree Scoliosis: Do I Need Treatment?

Erika

Scoliosis isn’t always easy to identify, but if a patient suspects that they may be experiencing symptoms associated with the condition, they will usually be given a physical examination before being sent for an X-ray to confirm the presence of an abnormal spinal curvature. This curve is measured using a metric that is commonly referred … Read more

Jul

2016

Treating a 25° Curve With ScolioGold Therapy

Erika

We recently treated 16-year-old Dea from Leytonstone, who was diagnosed with scoliosis back in April and whose spine displayed a 25° curve. After the initial diagnosis, Dea and her sister visited their doctor to find out what could be done, but according to Dea, “the GP wasn’t much help at all. He just said, ‘you’re … Read more

Jul

2016

Scoliosis: Do I Need Surgery for a 55 Degree Curve?

Erika

We’re often asked questions regarding the severity of an individual’s spinal curve and whether or not this makes them a suitable candidate for ScolioGold treatment. While there is some debate regarding which treatments are best-suited to different cases, many doctors recommend surgical intervention for those with a Cobb angle of 40-50 degrees or more. Despite … Read more

Apr

2016

What is the Cobb Angle?

Erika

Many discussions about scoliosis – and the treatment of scoliosis in particular – centre on something called the Cobb angle. The Cobb angle is among the most important indicators of scoliosis severity, and Cobb angle reduction is the primary goal of the non-surgical scoliosis treatment courses we deliver here at Scoliosis SOS. Simply put, the Cobb … Read more