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Jun

2017

Scoliosis Management: Treating Your Spinal Curve

Erika

Since scoliosis cannot be ‘cured’ in the true sense of that word, treatment efforts tend instead to focus on managing the condition. The key aims of scoliosis management are as follows: Stop the patient’s spinal curve from progressing any further Reduce the Cobb angle (i.e. the severity of the curve) if possible Treat symptoms such … Read more

Apr

2017

What Does Scoliosis Affect?

Erika

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with scoliosis and your spinal curvature is – for the moment – still relatively small, you may be wondering how your condition will affect you as it progresses (i.e. as the curve becomes more pronounced). As your Cobb angle increases, the curve in your spine may impact your day-to-day life in a … Read more

Apr

2017

What Does Scoliosis Look Like?

Erika

Scoliosis is a complex condition that comes in many different forms, varies greatly in severity from one patient to the next, and manifests itself in all kinds of different ways. The symptoms of scoliosis are many and varied: a curved spine can cause pain, stiffness, muscle imbalance, and even heart/lung problems in particularly critical cases. However, for … Read more

Apr

2017

Scoliosis Advice & Reassurance

Erika

If you’re a scoliosis sufferer, learning all about your condition can be a daunting prospect, especially if you have only recently been diagnosed with a spinal curvature. There is a great deal of information available, from both reliable and untrustworthy sources, which can make the subject rather overwhelming and difficult to get your head around … Read more

Dec

2016

How Does Scoliosis Affect Your Body Image?

Erika

‘Body image’ is the name given to your perception of your own appearance. It is not necessarily linked to how others see you – someone may have a negative body image even if everyone else thinks they are very attractive. A person’s body image can be affected by many different factors, although it is often argued … Read more