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!
Should I remove my brace before a progress X-ray?
X-rays are the gold standard when it comes to diagnosing scoliosis and tracking the progress of treatment for the condition. Scoliosis is notoriously difficult to gauge from a visual inspection alone, meaning that regular X-rays are critical to ensuring that treatment is progressing as expected and… Read more »
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At the UK Scoliosis clinic, one of our primary goals is to help educate people about Scoliosis, the symptoms it causes, how to spot its signs and most importantly, how we can treat it. With this in mind we’re always looking for effective ways to bring usable and easy-to-access information about scol… Read more »
5 Tips to Help Reduce Scoliosis Pain
For most of the history of Scoliosis treatment, the widely held view has been that Scoliosis does not cause pain. It’s certainly true that many Scoliosis patients present at our clinic with no pain nor discomfort – but recent research, as well as our experience, has shown that in many cases Scoliosi… Read more »
Online Booking available now – which consultation is right for you?
As part of ongoing efforts to make accessing services at the UK Scoliosis Clinic easier than ever, we have now introduced an option to book either an online or in-person consultation right here through our website. With two options to pick from you might be wondering which consultation type is right… Read more »
New year, New Opportunities!
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the ups and downs of the past 12 months and look forward to what the future holds. New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration and renewal, a time to say goodbye to the old and embrace the new. The New Year brings with it the promise of new begi… Read more »
Happy Christmas!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is a time for family, friends, and lots of festive cheer. As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about all the wonderful things that make this time of year so special…and for those of us at the UK Scoliosis Clinic to have a… Read more »
Scoliosis – some posture tips
Contrary to popular belief, poor posture cannot give you Scoliosis – the known causes of Scoliosis include degenerative changes in the spine (associated with ageing), neurological conditions and some genetic conditions. It’s also possible to end up with Scoliosis as the result of an accident or inju… Read more »
Paul at the ScoliCare Online Symposium, 2022
After attending several fantastic events this year as an attendee, Paul was thrilled to be invited to present some results and cases from the UK Scoliosis Clinic at this year’s ScoliCare Annual Online ScoliCare Symposium. ScoliCare Symposium 2022 As we’ve often said, one of the most critical… Read more »
World Spine Day, 2022!
The theme emphasizes diversity of spinal pain and disability as part of the global burden of disease and addresses the need for access to quality essential spinal health services worldwide. With an estimated 540 million people in the world suffering with low back pain at any one time, it remains the… Read more »
Clinic closed – September 19th 2022.
Dear all – just a quick update to let you know that the UK Scoliosis Clinic will be closed on September 19th as we mark the Funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The official state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 11 AM, and we w… Read more »
