At Braced for Scoliosis, we understand and acknowledge that the psychological well-being of our adolescent patients plays a crucial role in their overall health and the effectiveness of their scoliosis treatment. Medical studies have consistently shown that the mental state of a patient significantly impacts the results of bracing, making it imperative to prioritise andContinue reading “Nurturing the Whole Self: Our Approach to Adolescent Scoliosis Care”
Category Archives: Scoliosis in Children
Back to School Tips for Those with Scoliosis
When managing a condition such as scoliosis, returning to school after the summer holidays can be a challenge. The Scoliosis Association UK have put together some first hand accounts from people who’ve been in this position, and their parents. You can see an excerpt below: ‘I was allowed to use a laptop in class becauseContinue reading “Back to School Tips for Those with Scoliosis”
Understanding Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Scoliosis in young people between 10 and 18 years old is termed adolescent scoliosis and this condition can be due to many different causes. By far the most common type of scoliosis in the adolescent period is one in which the cause is not known and is called idiopathic or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). AlthoughContinue reading “Understanding Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”