Welcome to the UK Scoliosis Clinic blog. We regularly post new articles covering the latest developments in Scoliosis research and treatment. Be sure to check back regularly for new content!
How to treat degenerative scoliosis?
Degenerative (sometimes called De-Novo) scoliosis is one of two main types of adult scoliosis. De-Novo roughly means “new” so degenerative scoliosis is a type of scoliosis which develops over time as a result of degeneration in the spine. The other kind of adult scoliosis is known as Adolescent Scol… Read more »
14 Myths about Scoliosis, Revisited!
Nearly three years ago we posted an article entitled “14 Myths about Scoliosis” – and by all accounts, it’s one of our most-read articles of all time. Perhaps there’s something about myth-busting, which is especially needed in the scoliosis world. Three years ago, we pointed out that much of what we… Read more »
Happy new year from the UK Scoliosis clinic!
We hope that you’ve had the best Christmas possible, and, like us, you’re looking forward to a fresh start! 2020 is over! What a year 2020 has turned out to be! Without question, this has been the most difficult year the clinic has faced – through lockdowns and even periods of less restrictio… Read more »
COVID Update (WE ARE OPEN)
Dear Clients, I just wanted to quickly update you on arrangements at The UK Scoliosis Clinic given that a new national lockdown has now been announced. While it’s devastating for all of us, were back in lockdown – thankfully, businesses who cannot work remotely are allowed to remain open and we will… Read more »
Do Boys Get Scoliosis?
Do boys get scoliosis? It’s a good question – and it’s one which we don’t hear people ask enough. While it’s certainly true that the majority of scoliosis cases which you’ll hear about in the news are females – and if you know someone with scoliosis, they’re more likely to be female, Males, can, and… Read more »
I Have Back Pain… Is it Scoliosis?
Back pain is probably the single most troublesome and common condition for people to suffer from today – our changing lifestyles as well as more time spent at a desk (or a home desk.. perhaps even worse) mean that BUPA now estimates that a many as 2 in 3 of us will suffer from back pain in our lives… Read more »
COVID-19 and Scoliosis – What you need to know
As we all know, COVID-19 seems, for the most part, seems to have a more significant impact on those with pre-existing health conditions. Sadly, many fit, healthy younger people have died from the virus, but it’s clear that those with health complications or who are simply a little older are dispropo… Read more »
What is scoliosis anyway?
As you may – or may well, or well not – be aware, June is Scoliosis awareness month. Since so many of us are working from home, or simply having to take a break from normal life at the moment, you may well have noticed some talk about this online, so, what is Scoliosis, and why should be you be awa… Read more »
Online consultations now available!
Get answers on Scoliosis- Fast, and from home. If you have concerns about Scoliosis, perhaps after a screening or worry that you or a loved one may be developing Scoliosis, help form the UK Scoliosis Clinic is on hand when you need it. If you are unable to visit the clinic in person or want to get a… Read more »
Does scoliosis always get worse?
One of the first questions which many people ask when they are diagnosed with scoliosis is “will it get worse?” There’s also a lot of misconceptions around this issue to deal with. It’s true that some scoliosis cases do simply stop developing – but despite what you might read on the internet, this i… Read more »
