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Jun

2019

8 Scoliosis Quotes from Celebrities & Other Influencers

Erika

Scoliosis is a condition that affects people from all walks of life. Countless people with scoliosis use social media, blogs and other media outlets to share their personal experiences and offer support to others. Here are just a few scoliosis quotes from people who have dealt with their condition in the public eye: Celebrities A … Read more

Jun

2019

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month

Erika

Every year, scoliosis sufferers and those close to them recognise the month of June as Scoliosis Awareness Month. This is an annual opportunity for people all over the world to come together, speak out about life with a curved spine, and educate others about what it means to have scoliosis. This month-long event culminates in … Read more

May

2019

Hippocrates: Scoliosis Revolutionary?

Erika

The history of scoliosis therapy can be traced all the way back to ancient Greece. More specifically, scoliosis treatment has its roots in the 5th century BC and one man in particular: Greek physician Hippocrates (c. 460 – 370 BC). Who was Hippocrates? The mid-to-late 5th century BC was a turbulent time for the Hellenic … Read more

May

2019

Scoliosis and Heart Problems

Erika

As we’ve discussed on this blog previously, scoliosis is generally not considered a life-threatening condition. A curved spine can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort (among other complications), but cases where the patient’s very life is at risk are vanishingly few and far between. Leaving out the risk of suicide – see Scoliosis … Read more

Jul

2018

De Novo Scoliosis: What You Need to Know

Erika

As we explained in our blog on the subject, there are two forms of adult degenerative scoliosis. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the condition known as de novo scoliosis. What is de novo scoliosis? De novo scoliosis is a sideways spinal curve that appears in adulthood. The difference between de novo scoliosis … Read more