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Sep

2019

National Fitness Day: Stay Active with Scoliosis

Erika

Celebrating the benefits of an active lifestyle, National Fitness Day takes place annually to help promote the benefits of physical fitness. National Fitness Day 2019 falls on Wednesday 25 September. People across the UK will be encouraged to get active and commit to get fit in pursuit of healthier lives. Organised by UK Active, this event aims … Read more

Aug

2019

Scoliosis Exercises on Holiday

Erika

Consistency is key, especially when it comes to your scoliosis exercises. When you come to the Scoliosis SOS Clinic for a treatment course, our ScolioGold therapists will teach you a set of therapeutic exercises that you’ll need to complete every day once you’ve left us. This will help you to stay on top of your … Read more

Jul

2019

Treating Scoliosis with PSSEs

Erika

Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) are an increasingly popular non-surgical method for treating scoliosis. PSSEs – so named to differentiate them from non-specific physiotherapy programmes – aim to provide a more functional approach to scoliosis management and improve the patient’s quality of life. The Schroth method The Schroth method is a particularly well-known type of non-surgical … Read more

Apr

2019

More Scoliosis Stretches to Try

Erika

Some time ago, we shared a series of stretches for scoliosis sufferers to perform in order to improve strength and balance while also relieving some of the aches and pains that a spinal curvature can cause. While performing a few exercises at home is no substitute for attending a full ScolioGold treatment course here at … Read more

Jan

2019

Why is Lower Back Mobilisation Important for People with Scoliosis?

Erika

In the physiotherapy world, the word mobility refers to the freedom of movement that exists in a muscle or group of muscles. People with scoliosis often experience reduced mobility in their backs (frequently accompanied by pain). Regularly performing lower back mobilisation exercises can help to: Strengthen muscles in the lower back Improve posture Relieve lower … Read more