Scoliosis Clinic at LOC

21/07/2025

Spotting scoliosis in the summer ⛱️☀️

Summer holidays mean more time by the pool, on holiday and at the beach. Scoliosis is easier to spot in the summer months, as kids spend more time in swimsuits or lighter outfits.

And that’s often when parents first notice the visual signs of scoliosis.

Knowing what to look for can help you spot scoliosis earlier, leading to better outcomes and potentially avoiding surgery later on. Here's what to keep an eye out for 👇

👉 a visibly curved spine
👉 one shoulder higher than the other
👉 one hip appearing more prominent
👉 rib cage sticking out on one side (especially noticeable from the back)
👉 head not centred over the body
👉 difficulty standing up straight
👉 back pain
👉 a difference in leg length
👉 pain in the legs or pins and needles

If you think your child may have scoliosis, we offer free video assessments for scoliosis, with one of our specialist scoliosis clinician.

Book your free assessment here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/free-online-video-consultations-for-scoliosis/

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21/07/2025

Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at 14 years old, Polly’s scoliosis curve started progressing rapidly.

Thanks to a same-day fitting of the LOC scoliosis brace and Polly's commitment to the wear schedule, Polly managed to avoid surgery and still maintain an active lifestyle.

“The whole process was seamless," says her mum Zoe. "Polly was measured in the morning and her bespoke brace fitted in the afternoon, quite a difference to the service offered by the NHS."

Read how early intervention and specialist care helped Polly:
https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/patient-story/locs-scoliosis-brace-prevents-pollys-curve-getting-worse/

Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at 14 years old, Polly and her mum Zoe looked to bracing to help her curve.

05/06/2025

We had a fantastic time presenting our research at the Global Spine Congress 2025 last week in Rio.

It was an honour to share the stage with so many brilliant minds in spine care and to contribute our clinical research to this year’s programme.

Huge well done to Senior Orthotist Connor Mumford, who did an excellent job representing The London Orthotic Consultancy team and presenting the research led and developed by Clinical Lead Consultant Anna Courtney.

📌 The impact of over-corrective bracing in scoliosis treatment
📌 The role of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises in enhancing brace effectiveness
📌 Custom bracing solutions for multiple myeloma patients

A big thank you to Mr. Darren F. Lui and the team at St. George's Hospital, as well as our collaborators at Scoliosis SOS Clinic, for their invaluable support. Your contributions were essential in making this possible.

Looking forward to continuing these important conversations and pushing the spinal bracing field forward.

21/05/2025

We’re heading to Rio! 🇧🇷

This time next week we’ll be presenting our clinical findings at the AO Spine Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, one of the leading international gatherings of spine professionals.

Senior Orthotist Connor Mumford will be representing The London Orthotic Consultancy team with two presentations and a rapid-fire talk, based on abstracts we submitted that were accepted by the GSC scientific committee.

Here’s a quick look at what we’ll be sharing:

📄 Custom spinal bracing for multiple myeloma cancer patients – showing how rapidly-produced and bespoke 3D-scanned braces can reduce pain.

📄 Pushing the limits in bracing – exploring whether “over-correcting” the spine in-brace can lead to better long-term outcomes.

We’re looking forward to contributing to the conversation and connecting with fellow experts in spine care.

See you there!

31/10/2024

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16/10/2024

Grace began her treatment with us at age 15, after being advised by surgeons to consider surgery. Given her age and Risser sign of 3/4, there was an 80% chance her curve would worsen before she stopped growing.

We prescribed the LOC Scoliosis Brace, combined with Schroth-based therapy, aimed to halt her curve progression and improve her posture without surgery.

Wearing her brace for 23 hours a day and following a tailored exercise regimen, Grace managed her treatment and visited The London Orthotic Consultancy for appointments - all while navigating secondary school and exams.

Her progress was monitored through in-brace and out-of-brace X-rays and by September this year, she had reduced her curve from 44 degrees to 24 degrees and was discharged with excellent posture — a testament to her dedication over the past three years.

Grace’s hard work has paid off, just in time for her to start her first term at university without needing her brace.

Congratulations, Grace 👏

05/09/2024

Sofia, who is now 19, has now been out of her LOC scoliosis brace for over a year and there has been no regression in her curve.

Because she is now skeletally mature it means she should not require surgery in later life. We spoke to her and mum Elena about their experience of bracing treatment.

Sofia no longer needs surgery to correct her scoliosis following successful bracing treatment with the LOC scoliosis brace.

25/07/2024

AVAILABLE UNTIL TOMORROW✨

Get £100 off your first consultation with one of our clinicians.

Book an in-person scoliosis appointment by midnight tomorrow, Friday 26 July 2024, quoting the code 'SCOLIOJUNE' when booking to redeem.

Please see the link below for full T&Cs 🔗

17/07/2024

Get £100 off a consultation with one of our specialist clinicians to see if you or someone you love is showing signs of

Book an in-person scoliosis consultation by Friday 26 July 2024 quoting the code 'SCOLIOJUNE' to redeem.

More details here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/scoliosis-promo-terms-and-conditions/



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17/07/2024

28/06/2024

Scoliosis can affect people of any age, from babies to adults.

There are several different types of and symptoms can vary.

In around 8 in every 10 cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown.
As we come to the end of this is a great reminder of what it's like to live with scoliosis. It can affect a person's appearance, self-esteem, and quality of life.

Let's show kindness and compassion to those with scoliosis, not just this month and every month.

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26/06/2024

Get £100 off your first appointment with us ✨

To celebrate we're offering an exclusive £100 discount on your first face-to-face scoliosis consultation.

Book an in-person scoliosis consultation with us by Friday 26 July 2024 (quoting the code 'SCOLIOJUNE') in either our Kingston or Belfast clinic to receive £100 off your initial face-to-face consultation with a specialist LOC clinician.

What an in-person consultation involves:
* an examination to identify the type of scoliosis you have
* a discussion of the most effective treatment options available to you

We are offering this discount to the first 50 patients who sign up. It is a limited-time-only offer.

To book, send us an email to info@londonorthotics.co.uk or fill out the contact form on our website ✉️


Terms & conditions:
Regular Scoliosis Consultations with an LOC Orthotist cost £240. A face-to-face scoliosis assessment must be booked and paid for by 11.59 pm on Friday 26 July 2024, quoting the code 'SCOLIOJUNE' to receive the £100 discount. The full amount of £140 must be paid before this date.

You must be aged 18 and over to book a face-to-face scoliosis consultation with us. If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to all appointments. This promotion applies to new scoliosis patients who have not already started treatment with us.

This is a limited-time-only offer and will be applied to the first 50 patients who have booked and paid for their consultation by Friday 26 July only.