{"id":7793,"date":"2017-07-14T15:03:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T07:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tstcc.lgznkxsngp-eqg35k5y13xn.p.temp-site.link\/?page_id=7793"},"modified":"2026-03-16T22:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:52:01","slug":"%e8%84%8a%e6%9f%b1%e5%81%b4%e5%bd%8e","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/conditions-symptoms\/%e8%84%8a%e6%9f%b1%e5%81%b4%e5%bd%8e\/","title":{"rendered":"Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-7793\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-7793-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-7793-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7793-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">What is Scoliosis?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<section id=\"scoliosis-part-1\">\n<h1>Scoliosis Treatment in Hong Kong: A Holistic Perspective<\/h1>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Scoliosis<\/strong>\u2014an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine\u2014is a significant health concern for both adolescents and adults in\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Hong Kong<\/strong>. Beyond the visible \u201cS\u201d or \u201cC\u201d curve, untreated scoliosis can lead to chronic back pain, lung function impairment, and reduced mobility.<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ac2d7b9e-c4a2-4a59-a161-bae76321382c\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_1a\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_1a\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_1a\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgHEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\">At our centre, we move beyond traditional bracing by focusing on the\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">biochemical and neurological roots<\/strong>\u00a0of spinal health. Research indicates that neurotransmitters like serotonin and melatonin are crucial for spinal alignment and muscle coordination. By combining precise chiropractic adjustments with a focus on\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">gut health<\/strong>\u2014where the majority of the body's serotonin is produced\u2014we help restore your spine's natural balance naturally.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7793-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-7793-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7793-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8169 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/\u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e-scoliosis-768x920-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/\u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e-scoliosis-768x920-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/\u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e-scoliosis-768x920.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7793-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7793-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8170 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/scoliosis-768x768-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/scoliosis-768x768-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/scoliosis-768x768-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/scoliosis-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/scoliosis-768x768-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7793-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-7793-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7793-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<section id=\"scoliosis-part-2\">\n<h2>Types of Scoliosis &amp; HK Screening Protocols<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Early detection is the \"gold standard\" for managing scoliosis, especially during the adolescent growth spurt.<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"3ee58ca2-f7ab-46d7-9f99-0d9d8a32b32a\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_1q\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_1q\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_1q\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgKEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)<\/strong>: The most common type, appearing at age 10+. In\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Hong Kong<\/strong>, schools provide initial screenings via the\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Student Health Service<\/strong>, but a professional chiropractic evaluation offers deeper insights into spinal rotation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Congenital Scoliosis<\/strong>: Present at birth due to abnormal bone development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Adult &amp; Degenerative Scoliosis<\/strong>: Caused by age-related \"wear and tear\" on the spinal discs, a common issue among HK\u2019s aging population.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-7793-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7793-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<section id=\"scoliosis-part-3\">\n<h2>Causes, Risk Factors, and the Hong Kong Lifestyle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">While many cases are \"idiopathic\" (unknown cause), several factors contribute to spinal curvature in our local community:<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"55473d42-7a95-41fc-bd90-c95afb99f21a\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_2f\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_2f\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_2f\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgNEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDRAB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Neuromuscular Imbalances<\/strong>: When muscles on one side of the spine are weaker, the spine naturally pulls in the opposite direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Leg Length Discrepancy<\/strong>: A subtle pelvic tilt can force the spine to curve as a compensatory mechanism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">The HK Lifestyle Factor<\/strong>: High-pressure learning environments, heavy backpacks, and poor posture can exacerbate existing spinal stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Genetic Predisposition<\/strong>: Family history is a significant risk factor. Early screening is essential if a parent or sibling has been diagnosed.<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0cb66927-fd63-49e0-bc65-dc30af58c999\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_2v\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_2v\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_2v\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgOEAQ\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAE\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-7793-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-7793-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-7793-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<section id=\"scoliosis-part-4\">\n<h2>Non-Invasive Care &amp; Scoliosis FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Our\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Hong Kong chiropractic team<\/strong>\u00a0provides a safe, non-surgical alternative to managing scoliosis through tailored adjustments and corrective exercises.<button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"d5424fee-c881-4063-9f06-0606b77fb0d6\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_36\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_36\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_36\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgQEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEBAB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Frequently Asked Questions (Scoliosis HK)<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8c17d9f7-7f96-42a0-918a-603cce2b73fa\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_3b\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_3b\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_3b\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgREAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIERAB\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Q: Can a chiropractor \"fix\" scoliosis?<\/strong><br data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" \/><em class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">A: Chiropractic care effectively reduces pain, improves mobility, and can help halt curve progression in many patients.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Q: Is the Adam\u2019s Forward Bend Test reliable?<\/strong><br data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" \/><em class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">A: Yes, it is the most common screening tool used in HK schools to identify spinal rotation.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Q: Does medical insurance in HK cover chiropractic care?<\/strong><br data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" \/><em class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">A: Most HK plans with chiropractic benefits will reimburse for assessments. Check with your provider for specific \"Spinal Care\" coverage.<\/em><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"156d74f5-dd4d-4e2d-8104-a72251dcc0b3\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_3u\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_3u\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_3u\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgSEAM\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEhAD\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"j3tEEe\" data-sfc-pl=\"|[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" \/>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">References \/ \u53c3\u8003\u8cc7\u6599<\/strong><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"ddb55caf-f648-4443-8b4d-c3bd482cf841\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_76\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_76\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_76\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgjEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIIxAA\"><\/button><\/div>\n<ol class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Neurotransmitters &amp; Pathogenesis \/ \u795e\u7d93\u50b3\u5c0e\u7269\u8cea\u8207\u75c5\u7406\u7814\u7a76<\/strong><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"40199992-b124-4128-ab22-b3b085780050\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_7d\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_7d\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_7d\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgkEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJBAB\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Study:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_7l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/1157328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJRAB\">Serotonin and Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Review of Related Etiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Melatonin Research:<\/strong>\u00a0The role of melatonin in the pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (PMC)<\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"84ee608d-5f29-4cf0-956a-9e596e5b8168\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_7q\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_7q\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_7q\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQglEAM\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJRAD\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" start=\"2\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Scoliosis Screening in Hong Kong \/ \u9999\u6e2f\u5b78\u751f\u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e\u7be9\u67e5\u7a0b\u5e8f<\/strong><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"fd7115fa-de8e-4679-8bb1-82bdd6d398bc\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_7x\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_7x\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_7x\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgmEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJhAB\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">HK Student Health Service (TC):<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_85\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studenthealth.gov.hk\/tc_chi\/health\/health_bsh\/health_bsh_sco.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJxAB\">\u810a\u67f1\u5074\u5f4e\u5065\u5eb7\u8cc7\u8a0a (Scoliosis Health Info)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">English Resource:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_8a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studenthealth.gov.hk\/english\/resources\/resources_bl\/files\/bl_scoliosis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJxAD\">Scoliosis Fact Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/span><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"9982efb5-1ba5-4296-8521-d81f8c70fd9f\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_8b\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_8b\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_8b\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgnEAQ\" data-hveid=\"CAEIJxAE\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" start=\"3\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Congenital Scoliosis Overview \/ \u5148\u5929\u6027\u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e\u6982\u8ff0<\/strong><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"5d36dbd4-c1b2-46fe-aaa6-6169eff472d7\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_8i\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_8i\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_8i\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgoEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKBAB\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Johns Hopkins Medicine:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_8q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/scoliosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKRAB\">Scoliosis Types and Diagnosis Guide<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Cleveland Clinic:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_8v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/congenital-scoliosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKRAD\">Congenital Scoliosis: Symptoms &amp; Treatment<\/a><\/span><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"b3fecd6d-459c-4f12-bf64-1587ce604b29\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_8w\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_8w\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_8w\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgpEAQ\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKRAE\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" start=\"4\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Adult &amp; Degenerative Scoliosis \/ \u6210\u5e74\u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e\u8207\u9000\u5316<\/strong><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0a2c97c9-bcbd-4aa6-847d-4b0e1e7167cf\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_93\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_93\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_93\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgqEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKhAB\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">NHS UK:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_9b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/scoliosis\/treatment-in-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKxAB\">Treatment in Adults: Scoliosis<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKxAC\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Cambridge University Hospitals:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_9g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cuh.nhs.uk\/patient-information\/scoliosis-surgery-in-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKxAD\">Scoliosis Surgery and Deformity in Adults<\/a><\/span><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"e8bb3ea5-a4fc-4263-9737-e5562f56fc6f\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_9h\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_9h\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_9h\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgrEAQ\" data-hveid=\"CAEIKxAE\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" start=\"5\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEILBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Signs &amp; Symptoms Checklist \/ \u810a\u690e\u5074\u5f4e\u5fb5\u5146\u6307\u5357<\/strong><\/span><button class=\"rBl3me\" tabindex=\"0\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"44f1e53c-4a7e-4963-953f-fb092092e997\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=dFMtz_9o\/C5gNJc;aria-label=dFMtz_9o\/bOjMyf;class=dFMtz_9o\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFwYWf1aSTAxUUiq8BHZRPH2sQye0OegYIAQgsEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEILBAB\"><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEILRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">AANS:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_9w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aans.org\/patients\/conditions-treatments\/scoliosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEILRAB\">Neurosurgical Conditions: Scoliosis Symptoms<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEILRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Mayo Clinic:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"dFMtz_a1\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/scoliosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAEILRAD\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\">Scoliosis Symptoms and Causes<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scoliosis Treatment in Hong Kong: A Holistic Perspective Scoliosis\u2014an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine\u2014is a significant health concern for both adolescents and adults in\u00a0Hong Kong. Beyond the visible \u201cS\u201d or \u201cC\u201d curve, untreated scoliosis can lead to chronic back pain, lung function impairment, and reduced mobility. At our centre, we move beyond traditional bracing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8169,"parent":7753,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7793","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7793"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9814,"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7793\/revisions\/9814"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7753"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tstcc.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}