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Nov

2017

Will Scoliosis Affect My Height?

Erika

From digestive problems to fatigue, scoliosis (a sideways spinal curvature) can affect the body in all sorts of different ways. For instance, have you considered the effect that a spinal curve might have on a person’s height? If your scoliosis is relatively mild, it won’t have much of an impact on how tall you are, … Read more

Nov

2017

How Does Scoliosis Affect the Digestive System?

Erika

A person with scoliosis may suffer many problems linked to their skeletal system, such as back pain, stiffness, discomfort, and reduced mobility. But did you know that a severe spinal curve can also affect the patient’s digestive system? The effect of scoliosis on the digestive system If your scoliosis is left untreated and allowed to … Read more

Oct

2017

Q&A with @scolilife

Erika

The Scoliosis Life (@scolilife) is a Twitter account with more than 3,000 followers. The account’s anonymous owner has lived with scoliosis for the past 8 years, and they use Twitter to share their experiences along with a plethora of useful life tips for people with curved spines. The person behind @scolilife very kindly agreed to … Read more

Oct

2017

Does Scoliosis Cause Chest Pain?

Erika

Nobody’s spine is perfectly straight – every spine has a slight curve to it. But if the angle of the curve is 10 degrees or more, the patient is diagnosed with scoliosis. Scoliosis can affect any part of the spine, and if the curve occurs in the upper (thoracic) region of the patient’s back, it can … Read more

Aug

2017

Living With Scoliosis: What's It Really Like?

Erika

Just because you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to change the way you live. Even individuals with fairly pronounced spinal curves can enjoy a high quality of life as long as their condition is treated and their symptoms properly managed. If you’re concerned about the challenges that come with a … Read more