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!
Scoliosis awareness month – Early-onset Scoliosis
Early-onset Scoliosis is an umbrella term used by many organisations (including the scoliosis research society) to include scoliosis cases that present under the age of 10. Within this bracket, there are really two further categories of scoliosis we need to understand. The first is Infantile scolios… Read more »
Scoliosis awareness and the BrAIST study
Scoliosis awareness month is almost upon us, and as usual, we’d like to take the opportunity to draw attention not only to the condition but also to the importance of ongoing research. Scoliosis awareness month, for those who don’t know, takes place in June each year – with International Scoliosis A… Read more »
Warning: this is NOT a Scoliosis Brace!
At the UK Scoliosis clinic, we specialise in Scoliosis Bracing – Scoliosis Bracing is a non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, which involves the detailed design and manufacture of a specialised, wearable brace which, over time, gently opposes the scoliotic curve in the spine, and works to guide it b… 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 ex… Read more »
How is scoliosis treated in 2021?
Scoliosis treatment has come a long way since treatments for conditions first emerged at the start of the last century. Today there are more options for scoliosis sufferers than ever before, so a common question we often get is simply – “how should I treat scoliosis in 2021”? Over the next couple of… Read more »
Easter holiday update
The UK Scoliosis Clinic will be closed for Easter from April 2nd – 5th. We’ll be back open as usual on Tuesday 6th. We do still have appointments available before Easter, but please book soon as they’re going fast – please note that due to satff holiday, we also have limited appointments in the week… Read more »
Can you participate in sport with scoliosis?
Scoliosis or not, physical exercise is fantastic for the body and the mind. At the UK Scoliosis Clinic, we encourage our patients to stay active and enjoy their lives as normal while being treated for scoliosis (after all, that’s the point!). It’s often been suggested, however, that Scoliosis should… Read more »
Does scoliosis always get worse with time?
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 »
What is the fastest way to treat Scoliosis?
When you or a family member is diagnosed with Scoliosis, it’s only natural to want to know what the fastest way to treat the condition is. At the UK Scoliosis Clinic, we always stress the need to get a quick diagnosis, as Scoliosis can progress quickly – so acting early makes treatment much easier.… Read more »
Scolibrace Vs. Hospital brace – which is better?
At the UK Scoliosis clinic, our primary focus is to allow as many patients as possible to benefit from the chance to beat scoliosis through non-surgical methods as possible. Research as well as our own experience demonstrates that scoliosis bracing is the best way to achieve this – and for this reas… Read more »
