scoliosis guide Archives

Aug

2026

Understanding Adult Degenerative (De Novo) Scoliosis

Marcus Rayworth

What is De Novo scoliosis? De Novo Scoliosis, also known as Adult Degenerative scoliosis, is a condition whereby ‘C’ or ‘S’ shaped spinal curves develop in later life. This is usually caused through changes taking place in the body as you age. Some of these changes could include general wear and tear, or even factors … Read more

Aug

2026

Types of Scoliosis: Congenital Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller

Congenital scoliosis is a type of scoliosis that typically develops in-utero / before birth due to abnormal spinal development in the womb. Whilst most forms of scoliosis may appear during childhood or adolescence, congenital scoliosis is present at birth, although not often noticed until later childhood. Understanding how to monitor and treat congenital scoliosis can … Read more

Jul

2026

Types of Scoliosis: Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller

What is Neuromuscular Scoliosis? Neuromuscular scoliosis is a type of spinal curvature that develops as a result of a neurological or muscular condition affecting the body’s ability to support and control the spine. It is usually associated with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy (CP), Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). In this blog, … Read more

Jul

2018

Functional vs Structural Scoliosis: What's the Difference?

Erika

Broadly speaking, all cases of scoliosis can be sorted into two different categories: functional scoliosis and structural scoliosis. Determining which type of scoliosis a patient is actually suffering from helps to ensure that an appropriate course of treatment is selected. In a nutshell, the difference between functional and structural scoliosis is as follows: Structural scoliosis is when the … Read more

Apr

2017

What Does Scoliosis Affect?

Erika

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with scoliosis and your spinal curvature is – for the moment – still relatively small, you may be wondering how your condition will affect you as it progresses (i.e. as the curve becomes more pronounced). As your Cobb angle increases, the curve in your spine may impact your day-to-day life in a … Read more