scoliosis in children Archives

Nov

2026

Scoliosis Surgery – Understanding Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)

Scoliosis SOS Team

At Scoliosis SOS, we work with many patients before and after surgery, tailoring our treatment to each individual. While spinal fusion is still the most common surgical approach we see, an alternative called Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) is gaining popularity—particularly among younger patients. VBT has emerged over the past few years as a less invasive … Read more

Oct

2026

Understanding the Cobb Angle

Marcus Rayworth, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

When someone has been diagnosed with scoliosis, usually they will hear the words ‘cobb angle’ mentioned. The cobb angle is a number (measured in degrees) taken from an X-Ray which would normally be highlighted in an X-Ray report or shown on the X-Ray itself. The Cobb angle is one of main ways that specialists or … Read more

Oct

2026

Early Signs of Spinal Curvature in Children

Samantha Green, BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

Early diagnosis of any condition is always the best way to get ahead of it, scoliosis included. Being able to recognise the early signs of a spinal curvature is important in helping parents seek an appropriate assessment sooner. Scoliosis, which is the abnormal lateral curvature and rotation of the spine, most commonly develops during childhood … Read more

Aug

2026

Why does my child’s body lean to one side?

Annie Simmonds-Miller, BSc. (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation

If you’ve noticed that your child seems to lean to one side when standing or walking, or that their posture looks uneven from behind, it’s understandable to be concerned. Often, parents first spot small changes such as one shoulder appearing higher than the other, an uneven waistline, or a tendency to stand with their body … Read more

Aug

2026

Types of Scoliosis: Congenital Scoliosis

Annie Simmonds-Miller, BSc. (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation

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