severe scoliosis Archives

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

Jul

2017

Severe Scoliosis Treatment with Scoliosis SOS

Erika

For individuals with severe scoliosis, life can be very difficult indeed. Patients with a pronounced spinal curve may suffer from any number of symptoms, including chronic pain, limited mobility, and a low body image. In especially extreme cases, the curvature of the spine may cause serious problems with the patient’s lungs, limiting their ability to breathe – but … Read more

May

2017

How Fast Does Scoliosis Progress?

Erika

One of the worst things about scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) is the fact that, very often, the condition becomes more and more pronounced as time goes by. A curve that is barely noticeable to begin with can become seriously problematic and disfiguring if left untreated for long enough. But how long does … Read more

Sep

2016

Coping with Severe Scoliosis

Erika

Even in its mildest form, scoliosis can have an immense impact on a person’s life; at its most severe, it can practically prevent people from living their lives at all. The definition of what exactly constitutes severe scoliosis tends to vary depending on who you’re asking. Some specialists define as ‘severe’ any case where the … Read more