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!
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 »
World Spine Day 2021
World spine day is here again, and it’s an excellent opportunity for us to reflect on the importance of spinal health. Unfortunately, the ongoing pandemic restrictions mean we won’t be able to offer any events in the clinic this year, however, we’re encouraging all of our patients and followers to h… Read more »
Vibration Based Therapy for Scoliosis
Scoliosis researchers are nothing if not creative, and today we’re looking at a lesser-known, but interesting additional approach published in 2017. In the field of physiotherapy in general, there has recently been a trend to incorporate vibration platforms into routines designed both for prevention… Read more »
Physiotherapy may improve functional capacity in younger scoliosis patients
It’s been established (and we’ve written several times about it) that scoliosis can impact both quality of life, and functional capacity – that is to say, the ability of a patient to live without pain and move around normally without struggling. While not all patients are affected, a large number re… Read more »
What is Schroth best practice?
Schroth therapy is one of the oldest and most well-established approaches to Scoliosis – while it was once a somewhat niche approach (or at least viewed as such) in the years before significant research on non-surgical treatment options began to take place, today Schroth is a well-developed program… Read more »
