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!
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 »
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 »
