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Nov

2016

The Effects of Bad Posture

Erika

If you work in an office or frequently spend long periods of time driving, it’s likely that you may well have poor posture. Bad posture occurs when your spine is held in unnatural positions, putting stress on your joints, muscles and vertebrae. Slouching in your chair, hunching over your keyboard, or looking down at your … Read more

Nov

2016

10 Interesting Facts About Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis – a sideways curvature of the spine – has been observed in human beings since the days of Ancient Greece (and probably much earlier). It has affected many notable people, and much has been written about it, although many aspects of the condition remain mysterious even today. If you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis … Read more

Nov

2016

Lumbar Scoliosis Explained

Erika

Lumbar scoliosis refers to the sideways curving of the lower back, known as the lumbar area of the spine. While this form of curvature can be linked with congenital scoliosis at birth, and may also occur as a result of a neuromuscular condition in adulthood, it is most commonly identified in patients with idiopathic … Read more

Oct

2016

Scoliosis Surgery vs Bracing

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis and the curve in your spine is becoming more severe, your doctor may recommend that you wear a back brace. A back brace won’t directly correct your spinal curve, but it can help with preventing the curve from progressing any further. If the curve in your spine is quite severe, … Read more

Oct

2016

Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis

Erika

While the majority of scoliosis cases occur without any prominent connection to the sufferer’s overall health and lifestyle, there are several medical conditions which can lead to what is commonly known as neuromuscular scoliosis, or myopathic scoliosis. This is caused by abnormalities of the myoneural pathways of the body, and often leads to a more … Read more