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Jul

2017

Scoliosis Complications Later in Life

Erika

While scoliosis is typically diagnosed during adolescence, the condition can also lead to complications later in life, particularly when left untreated. Most cases of spinal curvature are treated before any major complications occur; if left untreated, however, there is a chance that scoliosis may lead to more serious problems for the patient in question. … Read more

Aug

2016

Can You Get Scoliosis at Any Age?

Erika

Since the vast majority of scoliosis sufferers are diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 15, it’s easy to assume that this condition doesn’t really affect people either side of that age bracket. Certainly, if you’ve glanced at our Patient Experiences page, you may be under the impression that everyone we treat is either a teenager … Read more

Jul

2016

Scoliosis and Pregnancy

Erika

Scoliosis can be an incredibly debilitating condition even at the best of times, but when the person with the curved spine is also pregnant, the results can be catastrophic. Original photo by Thomas Pompernigg Yes, scoliosis and pregnancy are a troublesome combination. The weight of your unborn child significantly increases the load on your … Read more

May

2016

Famous People with Scoliosis

Erika

Scoliosis affects roughly 4% of the population – that’s 1 in every 25 people, or just under 300 million people worldwide. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise to discover that many celebrities and public figures are affected by this condition. We’ve even treated some of them here at the Scoliosis … Read more