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June is Scoliosis Awareness Month
28
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

13
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

11
Apr
2018

40-Degree Scoliosis: Is Surgery the Only Option?

Erika

While even a minor spinal curvature can have a huge impact on an individual’s life, scoliosis tends to be particularly problematic when the curve measures 40 degrees or more. As we’ve explained previously in our guide to Cobb angle measurements, UK medical professionals usually recommend surgery when a scoliosis patient’s spinal curve reaches 40 degrees … Read more