Scoliosis

Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a structural spinal condition that usually develops during adolescence and causes the upper back to become more rounded than normal. Treatment often focuses on early assessment, monitoring during growth, kyphosis-specific exercise, and, in some cases, bracing. Recognising the signs early can give families more time to understand the condition, monitor changes, and … Read more

When the lower back loses some of its natural inward curve, it can affect posture, comfort, walking, and the ability to stand upright for long periods. The spine acts as the central structural anchor for the body, supporting healthy posture and movement, so changes to spinal health can have a number of effects. Flatback syndrome … Read more

When someone with scoliosis develops nerve-like symptoms such as tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain that travels into the arms or legs, it can understandably be concerning. In some cases, changes in spinal alignment can contribute to nerve irritation or compression. Scoliosis can sometimes contribute to nerve-related symptoms, especially in adults or more severe or degenerative … Read more

Yes, scoliosis can sometimes contribute to a pinched nerve, especially in adults or in more severe curves. This can happen when changes in spinal alignment reduce space around a nerve root, leading to symptoms such as radiating pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness. Symptoms of a pinched nerve can be felt far from the affected nerve. … Read more

A common cause of pars defect is repetitive hyperextension and is a common injury in young athletes that repeatedly bend the spine backward, such as in gymnastics and diving. Treatment for a pars defect usually begins with reducing painful activities, avoiding repeated back extension, physiotherapy to improve spinal support, and sometimes bracing. Surgery is considered … Read more

While a variety of physical therapy approaches work towards a similar goal of pain relief and improving mobility, the principles, practices, and techniques can vary. Osteopathy, for example, uses a hands-on approach to whole-body improvement through manual manipulation, while physical therapy for scoliosis is specialized, exercise-based, and corrective. Osteopathy can be used as a complementary … Read more

The spine’s natural and healthy curves are key to its overall health. A healthy spine should have its curves and vertebrae (bones) in a natural position. Each of the spine’s main sections has a specific curve type, and the curves work together to keep the spine strong, balanced, and stable. Treatment for loss of lumbar … Read more

Mild scoliosis does not always need the same level of treatment, but it should be assessed and monitored carefully. For children and teens who are still growing, early treatment may help reduce the risk of the curve getting worse. At the mild level, scoliosis can be highly treatable. Scoliosis curves can range in size from … Read more

Scoliosis bracing can play a key role in the treatment of early childhood, adolescent, and adult scoliosis, and when combined with the power of a scoliosis-specific rehabilitative exercise plan, the corrective potential of bracing increases. No two cases of scoliosis are the same, which is why the customization of treatment plans is so important. The … Read more