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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

May

2017

A History of Scoliosis: Non-Surgical Diagnosis & Treatment

Erika

Although it is estimated that over 4% of individuals have some degree of scoliosis, many people have never heard of (or know very little about) this condition. Image Source: Arallyn on Flickr Whether you have just been diagnosed or are simply looking to find out a little bit more about scoliosis, we thought that … Read more

May

2017

Scoliosis Exercises to Avoid

Erika

Exercise is important for scoliosis sufferers – in addition to being good for your overall health, the right kind of physical activity helps to strengthen the muscles that may have been weakened by the curvature of your spine. However, some exercises can have a negative, even dangerous impact on a scoliotic spine, and if you … Read more

May

2017

What is Dorsal Scoliosis?

Erika

Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine. The term dorsal scoliosis refers to any such curvature of the spine that occurs between the bottom of the neck and the top of the pelvis. The word ‘dorsal’ simply means ‘back’ (from the Latin dorsum), and as such, dorsal scoliosis is quite a vague diagnosis. Some medical practitioners … Read more

May

2017

Why Does Scoliosis Cause Pain?

Erika

You might think it obvious that a curvature of the spine such as scoliosis should cause pain. However, most medical professionals agree that the curve itself is not what makes scoliosis painful – instead, the symptoms that arise as a result of the curvature are what tend to cause patients pain. Why does scoliosis cause back … Read more