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Oct

2017

The Importance of Specialized Physiotherapy with Scoliosis Bracing

Erika

Idiopathic scoliosis (which usually arises during puberty, when the body is going through a period of rapid growth) is often treated using a rigid back brace that prevents the spinal curve from progressing as the patient grows. It’s important to note that the aim of this bracing treatment is not to correct / reverse the sideways … Read more

May

2017

Scoliosis Exercises to Avoid

Erika

Exercise is important for scoliosis sufferers – in addition to being good for your overall health, the right kind of physical activity helps to strengthen the muscles that may have been weakened by the curvature of your spine. However, some exercises can have a negative, even dangerous impact on a scoliotic spine, and if you … Read more

Feb

2017

Coping With Scoliosis When You Work at a Desk

Erika

When you’re concentrating on work, it can be very easy to fall into bad posture habits – especially if you spend most of the working day sitting at a desk. Sitting still for long periods of time can be quite bad for your body to begin with, but when you’re sitting in a position that … Read more

Dec

2016

Gym Ball Exercises for Scoliosis Sufferers

Erika

Purchasing your own gym ball (also known as a Swiss ball, exercise ball or stability ball) is a great idea if you have scoliosis and you want to build up your core strength by performing stretches and exercises at home. Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we’ve seen countless scoliosis sufferers make astounding improvements simply … Read more

Sep

2016

Stretches for Scoliosis Sufferers

Erika

Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we treat scoliosis and other spinal conditions not through surgery or bracing but with a purely exercise-based programme called the ScolioGold method. We have found that stretches and exercises can be extremely effective in the treatment of a curved spine, and our research backs this finding up: ScolioGold consistently helps … Read more