scoliosis treatments Archives | Page 7 of 17

Dec

2017

Can Scoliosis Be Reversed?

Erika

If you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible because the condition very often progresses (gets worse) as time goes by. Left untreated, the curve in your spine will become more and more pronounced, potentially taking a greater and greater toll on your daily life as it does so. Wearing … Read more

Nov

2017

What are Magnetic Growth Rods?

Erika

Spinal fusion is the most commonly-used surgical treatment for scoliosis, but there are other procedures that can be used to combat a curvature of the spine. The use of magnetic growth rods is becoming more widespread – but exactly what does this procedure entail? What are magnetic growth rods? The magnetic growth rods procedure is relatively … Read more

Nov

2017

Spinal Tethering & Stapling for Scoliosis

Erika

Many of the patients we treat here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic come to us in search of an alternative to scoliosis surgery, but while our ScolioGold method has consistently proven capable of reducing spinal curvature and improving quality of life (thus eliminating the need for surgical intervention), our exercise-based therapy has on occasion been … Read more

Nov

2017

Orthotics & Insoles for Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis insoles / orthotics are custom-made devices created to help improve the effect of scoliosis on the patient’s feet and legs. In particular, orthotics for scoliosis sufferers are designed to help correct leg length discrepancy and limit abnormal motion within the body. The change in pressure from your feet can help to limit the progression … Read more

Oct

2017

Hydrotherapy Treatment for Scoliosis

Erika

Derived from the Greek words hudōr (water) and therapeia (healing), hydrotherapy (also known as aquatic therapy) is a method that is used to treat a variety of different bodily ailments. We recently began incorporating hydrotherapy into our ScolioGold method for scoliosis treatment, and today we’d like to take some time to tell you a little more about it. If you … Read more