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!
On the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
With great sadness at her passing, we at the UK Scoliosis Clinic wanted to take the opportunity with this weeks blog simply to thank the late Queen Elizabeth II for her record service as our monarch, and champion for the commonwealth. Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonweal… Read more »
Paul at SCOSYM, 2022
One of the most enjoyable aspects of working in a field which is growing and innovating as fast as the Scoliosis treatment space is getting to interact with, and learn from, a huge variety of specialists from different backgrounds, all working towards the common goal of developing the most effective… Read more »
Does bracing reduce quality of life?
While modern Scoliosis bracing represents a huge leap forward in the non-surgical treatment of Scoliosis it’s no secret that wearing a brace can be taxing, especially for young people. Modern braces like ScoliBrace have the additional benefit of being low profile, easy to move in and almost invisibl… Read more »
Bracing Scoliosis over 45 degrees
For many years it was considered to be the case that surgery was the only option for reversing Scoliosis – while Scoliosis braces did exist, their primary function was simply to stop Scoliosis from progressing. The best outcome available from bracing was therefore to slow Scoliosis down enough that… Read more »
Do curves continue to grow after bracing?
Scoliosis Bracing is one of the most effective ways to treat Scoliosis – today it’s the preferred method used by Scoliosis specialists, and increasingly it’s seen as a worthwhile methodology even by some spinal surgeons. Bracing works by gently applying pressure to the spine while the brace is being… Read more »
Scoliosis Bracing in Older Adults, New Research
If you’ve been following the blog this Scoliosis Awareness month, you’ll know that Adult Scoliosis is generally defined as any scoliosis case that exists either in those over 18, or those having reached skeletal maturity – either definition is valid but most scoliosis specialists would prefer the la… Read more »
Adult Scoliosis – How to Screen
This month, the UK Scoliosis clinic is raising awareness about Scoliosis in adults, as part of our work for Scoliosis awareness month. Over the last few weeks, we’ve looked at the kinds of scoliosis that impact adults, and older adults in particular. This week, we’ll take a look at how you can recog… Read more »
Scoliosis Screening – For Older Adults!
Scoliosis screening is a topic which we regularly write about on our blog – in our view (and safe to say, in the view of most of the scoliosis treatment community) screening represents a relatively inexpensive way to detect scoliosis as early as possible. In young people, early detection is particul… Read more »
Scoliosis Awareness Month – Raising Awareness of Adult Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition which affects people of all ages – patients right from birth to old age present at scoliosis clinics around the world, seeking help for many forms of the condition every year. Despite this, there is somewhat of a bias toward thinking of scoliosis as a “young persons” conditi… Read more »
June is Scoliosis Awareness month
The UK Scoliosis Clinic recognizes June as Scoliosis Awareness Month – as usual, it’s an important opportunity for us to reflect on the importance of ongoing developments in scoliosis treatment as well as to advocate for further research. Critically, scoliosis awareness month is an opportunity to ra… Read more »
