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Jun

2025

Scoliosis and Mental Health: The Hidden Struggles Behind the Curve

Berke Armutlu

Raising Awareness About the Emotional Side of Scoliosis When most people hear “scoliosis,” they picture a curved spine or a teenager in a back brace. But scoliosis is more than a spinal condition—it’s a lifelong experience that can profoundly affect emotional and mental well-being. Whether or not you live with scoliosis, understanding its often-hidden psychological … Read more

Jun

2025

Living with Scoliosis as an older adult. What you need to know…

Anna Arnold

As we age, our bodies change in ways that can sometimes take us by surprise. One such condition that can develop or worsen later in life is scoliosis—a sideways curvature of the spine. While many associate scoliosis with children or adolescents, it’s important to recognise that older adults can develop or will continue to live … Read more

May

2019

Scoliosis and Heart Problems

Erika

As we’ve discussed on this blog previously, scoliosis is generally not considered a life-threatening condition. A curved spine can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort (among other complications), but cases where the patient’s very life is at risk are vanishingly few and far between. Leaving out the risk of suicide – see Scoliosis … Read more

Apr

2019

Shortness of Breath: How Does Scoliosis Affect the Respiratory System?

Erika

Scoliosis can affect the body in a number of different ways and with varying severity. For example, significant spinal curvature and rotation can sometimes affect lung function, leaving the patient short of breath. How does spinal rotation affect lung function? According to the Thoracic Institute at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, “spine rotation causes a … Read more

Apr

2018

Scoliosis and Sciatica

Erika

Sciatica is a fairly broad medical term that usually refers to a painful or tingling sensation in and around the legs. Up to 43% of the population will experience sciatica at some point in their lives, although this depends on how strictly you define the condition. What does sciatica feel like? Different people experience different … Read more