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!
Gamifying scoliosis treatment – could it work?
One of the most important factors in delivering successful scoliosis treatment is ensuring that patient compliance is high enough to derive a positive outcome. Put simply, treatment only works if you actually do it! In terms of bracing, it’s easy to measure compliance – a brace is either worn, or it… Read more »
I think my Child has Scoliosis – 3 things NOT to do
As parents, we all want to do the best for our children – and when you suspect Scoliosis it can be hard to know what to do. Despite efforts from the Scoliosis community the condition is still widely unknown in the general population which can lead to confusion and that feeling of not knowing where t… Read more »
What is the most common treatment for Scoliosis?
If you look around online, you’ll quickly see that lots of people are looking for advice on what the most common treatment for scoliosis is – in fact, “what is the most common treatment for scoliosis” is one of the most popular asked questions on google search! The problem with “common… Read more »
Bracing vs Exercise – Which Scoliosis Treatment is Cheapest?
When it comes to treating scoliosis, you shouldn’t just be trying to find the cheapest option – it’s critical to consider the likely outcome of treatment over the long term, and to remember that in many cases the cost of treatment will be spread out over many years. Quality treatment is always going… Read more »
Kyphosis Vs Hyperkyphosis
While Scoliosis is the main focus of our clinic, we also treat associated spinal conditions such as Hyperkyphosis – it’s a lesser-known condition, not least because Hyperkyphosis is often a progression of “regular” kyphosis, a common condition that can often be managed through approaches targeting p… Read more »
Do I need to treat my Scoliosis?
Scoliosis, in most cases, is a progressive condition – this means it gets worse with time. For this reason, we recommend most people (and all young people who have not reached skeletal maturity) treat, and try to correct Scoliosis as soon as possible. There are, however, some circumstances where tre… Read more »
Complementary therapies and Scoliosis
The primary goal of any scoliosis treatment is to stop the development of and, if possible reduce the cobb angle – that is to say, the degree of scoliosis ie the “curve” in the spine. To date, there are only two non-surgical options that have been shown to be effective in scientific studies – these… Read more »
Types of ScoliBrace
At the UK Scoliosis Clinic, our current “go-to” solution for Scoliosis treatment is the ScoliBrace. ScoliBrace is, in our opinion, currently the best scoliosis bracing solution available – we’re always open to adding alternative braces, but for the time being we feel that ScoliBrace is an excellent… Read more »
How is scoliosis treated in 2021? – Part 2
Last week we began looking at how we can best treat Scoliosis in 2021 – this week we’re continuing to look at treatments, this time in terms of exercise and physiotherapy based approaches. Schroth Therapy Schroth therapy is a well-established and easy to use exercise methodology which some experts c… Read more »
Our New App!
Scoliosis is a potentially serious condition that can require major surgery if not treated. Thankfully, today it’s easier than ever before to treat Scoliosis without surgery – but doing this relies on early detection. At the UK Scoliosis clinic, we’re always investing in new technology to help detec… Read more »
