Free Initial Consultation^†

Why do I need an Initial Consultation?

Before we can accept any patient for treatment they must either come and see one of our specialist consultants at Scoliosis SOS or if a patient is located overseas or a considerable distance away from us in the UK (although we have had patients from Ireland, Scotland and Wales fly here and back for their consultation in the same day!), it is possible to arrange a "telephone consultation appointment" - whereby photographs of the patient's back and/or their X-rays can be emailed or posted prior to the appointment and the consultation is conducted in exactly the same way, but over the telephone.

The reason for this Initial Consultation is so that we can be sure that a patient will benefit from our programme and that treatment will be suitable and effective for their condition.

What to expect at your Initial Consultation Appointment?

The appointment will last between 40 and 60 minutes, depending on your condition and the number of questions you may wish to ask.

Your consultant will start by going through your medical history, relevant to your spinal condition, any symptoms you currently experience that may be influencing your spinal condition and details of any treatment you have previously received.

Next they will conduct a medical examination and evaluation of your spine and back; this will include taking two measurements. The first, to assess the amount of rotation (for scoliosis patients) or kyphosis/forward bend (for hyper-kyphosis/posture patients) of your spine and the second, a radiation-free back scan (during this procedure a light is projected onto your back and a photograph taken, the computer then analyses this image to calculate your back shape and profile). A copy of this scan will be provided for your records and both sets of results discussed with you fully during your visit.

Your consultant will then explain your condition and the various options available. As there is a lot of information to absorb you are welcome to bring a companion for support and/or make notes during your consultation. At the end of your appointment the next steps will be outlined; summarising the clinical diagnosis, proposed treatment including expected outcomes, and timescales. You will also be given the opportunity to briefly visit one of treatment rooms to view the therapy in progress and meet some of our current patients.

Following your Initial Consultation, you are under no obligation to book onto a course - however if you want to make a fully-informed decision about your treatment choice whether you go for a surgical or non-surgical route, then we would recommend that you avail yourself with the facts and risks before making any decision that will most certainly be life-changing.

If you would like someone to contact you to arrange an appointment, please complete the enquiry form on the Contact Us page.

^†We make a small charge of £25 for your spinal scan & medical report