Our Scoliosis Courses Archives | Page 6 of 10

Sep

2018

Scoliosis Treatment at Home

Erika

Did you know that our therapists can provide ScolioGold therapy in your own home? ScolioGold treatment is a non-invasive, exercise-based alternative for patients who are suffering from scoliosis and other spinal problems. The therapy course is specifically tailored to the size and shape of the individual’s curve, and it helps to: Prevent further progression Improve … Read more

Aug

2018

Treating Your Child's Mild Scoliosis

Erika

If your child has recently been diagnosed with mild scoliosis, you have probably been given two options. Option 1 is usually observation, which means that your child will attend check-up appointments every 6 months so that the doctor can track the progress of their condition. In other words, do nothing and wait for the size … Read more

Apr

2018

How Early Should My Child Start Scoliosis Treatment?

Erika

Here’s what we always tell the parents of children with scoliosis: the sooner we are able to start your child’s scoliosis exercises, the better our chance of preventing further progression and avoiding the need for spinal fusion surgery. However, in order for the exercises to be effective, the patient must be old enough to follow … 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

Oct

2017

The Importance of Specialized Physiotherapy with Scoliosis Bracing

Erika

Idiopathic scoliosis (which usually arises during puberty, when the body is going through a period of rapid growth) is often treated using a rigid back brace that prevents the spinal curve from progressing as the patient grows. It’s important to note that the aim of this bracing treatment is not to correct / reverse the sideways … Read more