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Feb

2018

Cervicothoracic Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved sideways. There are many different types of scoliosis; it can occur for a wide variety of reasons and affect different parts of the spine. One of the more unusual forms of scoliosis is cervicothoracic scoliosis, where the curve occurs in the vicinity of the patient’s neck … Read more

Jan

2018

What is Compensatory Scoliosis?

Erika

Compensatory scoliosis is slightly different from other types of scoliosis as the spinal curve seems to disappear when the patient is sat down. This is because compensatory scoliosis is usually caused by a pelvic tilt caused by the contracture of the hip, or because one of the patient’s legs is shorter than the other. As … Read more

Jan

2018

Are You Born with Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis can potentially occur at any stage of a person’s life. Some people grow up with curved spines, while others develop scoliosis in their old age. Every scoliosis sufferer’s story is different. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that there’s no single, straightforward answer to the question we’re discussing today: are … Read more

Jan

2018

Scoliosis Test: How to Tell If Your Child Has Scoliosis

Erika

Are you worried that your child may have a curved spine? Perhaps you suffer from scoliosis yourself, and you’d like to know whether or not the condition has been passed to your son or daughter? Fortunately, there is an informal test for scoliosis that may help to put your mind at ease. The Adams forward bending test … Read more

Jan

2018

Scoliosis Rib Hump: Your Questions Answered

Erika

Scoliosis is a condition characterised by an excessive sideways curvature of the spine and a variety of other symptoms. One of those symptoms is a visible rib hump, where one or more ribs protrude noticeably. Many patients first spot the signs of scoliosis through changes in their appearance, and a rib hump is a key … Read more