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!
Why Scoliosis screening can save you money
When you’re dealing with scoliosis, the least important factor should be finances – you should always select a treatment plan based on it’s long term prospects and what’s best for you or your child. This being said, it’s true that the earlier Scoliosis is caught, the easier and (usually) more cheapl… Read more »
Can scoliosis get worse as you age?
Scoliosis is a progressive condition – it does tend to get worse as you age. However, scoliosis is somewhat unusual in that it does not have what we might call a “predictable trajectory” – this is to say that you cannot simply assume that after X years, scoliosis will have increased by X degrees. Ra… Read more »
Can scoliosis be cured?
For those who are diagnosed with scoliosis, the first question is almost always “can scoliosis be cured?”. Scoliosis is a complex condition – and so is the answer to this question, but this week we’ll try to make it easy to understand! What is scoliosis anyway? Before we can address the issu… Read more »
What is the main cause of Scoliosis?
One of the most common questions which we are asked is perhaps an obvious one, “what causes scoliosis?”. While this seems a simple question, it’s actually quite a complex issue – the exact cause of many scoliosis cases is not known, although there are some factors which are known to be a risk. So to… Read more »
How to choose a scoliosis brace – questions to ask your practitioner
Regular readers of this blog will know that at the UK Scoliosis clinic, we believe that scoliosis bracing is the best approach to reducing cobb angle in the majority of scoliosis cases, and indeed, it is becoming clear from larger-scale studies that this is the case. [1] It’s certainly true that som… Read more »
Wait and see, wait for treatment, wait for surgery…
The UK Scoliosis clinic blog isn’t a political platform, but it’s clear for anyone in the UK to see that in many areas, NHS waiting times are a real problem. What’s perhaps even more of a problem are waiting times to see specialists (and therefore the time to access proactive treatment) – or indeed… Read more »
Reduction of Scheuermann’s deformity and scoliosis using ScoliBrace
New research just published by our partner ScoliCare has once again gone to show that the ScoliBrace, coupled with an appropriate exercise regime can be effective not only in reducing scoliosis, but also in treating Scheuermann’s Kyphosis. Regular readers of the blog will know that a treatable case… Read more »
Is scoliosis a risk factor for mental health?
Like all reputable clinics, the UK scoliosis clinic focuses the majority of its time and effort on providing the best possible treatment for scoliosis cases. For the most part, this means keeping up with the latest research, bracing and exercise based techniques which can assist in controlling and r… Read more »
Study suggests bracing is also effective in early-onset scoliosis patients
While the majority of studies on scoliosis bracing focus primarily on adolescent scoliosis sufferers, there are many other groups who do suffer from scoliosis in significant numbers. Over the last few weeks, we have looked at scoliosis treatment in older individuals -this week we’re examining the be… Read more »
Can diet cause, or cure, Scoliosis?
Today there are a wide variety of non-surgical treatment options for scoliosis, and indeed there are a growing range of options within the surgical remit. As society as a whole becomes more aware of scoliosis, many professionals are entering the field and offering their own views about how their spe… Read more »
