Leeway from Lloyd: Reader spins cycling solutions

to suggest the city adopt a formal and ongoing engagement process about local cycling issues.

It’s great to hear cycling in Lloydminster has become a hot topic with new bike paths unveiled.

Local cycling enthusiast and Meridian Source reader Ben Harrison spun off a letter to the editor from a recent column I wrote about how safe city bike paths are

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If you can treat scoliosis in childhood or early adolescence, that is great.

You’ve probably decreased your risk of the curve progressing, as treating scoliosis in childhood or early adolescence can significantly help. If you’re an adult with scoliosis, there is a slight chance you may develop adult degenerative scoliosis, which can be serious to seniors.

Another common misconception is that scoliosis always causes pain, and the pain worsens with the severity of the curve.

Again, this is far from true. While it does indeed cause pain, it depends on the

The key to his idea is to create a City of Lloydminster Cycling Advisory Committee that would work on such projects as an inventory and assessment of bike racks at public and institutional locations throughout the community.

He says it would individual.

Someone with the smallest case might experience tremendous pain, while someone with severe scoliosis may hardly experience pain at all. But if you have scoliosis, and you’re experiencing pain, please contact your doctor, as I am not one.

How is scoliosis diagnosed, and why is it so important to catch it early? You can often check for it yourself (There are several methods online), but doctors often diagnose scoliosis after an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan.

The curves are measured using the Cobb angle measurement system. Symptoms of scoliosis you can catch at home are uneven shoul- also provide perspective on bicycle access and parking for specific projects such as the Cenovus Energy Hub event facility.

In addition, a committee would collaborate with the transportation, planning and land development departments on the creation of a bicycle parking and infrastructure design guide relevant to Lloydminster.

Harrison also says the committee would also be ders, hips, or ribs, leaning to one side, or just a visibly curved spine. It is important to catch it early to prevent it from worsening after growth spurts.

As mentioned before, a more severe case can cause other health scares.

Bracing, physical therapy, and surgery are all options after a diagnosis and are used to decrease the curve, or at least reduce the chance of it worsening. Schroth is a method of physical therapy specifically designed for scoliosis.

Some things to do to raise awareness are wearing green (or even just a green awareness ribbon), talking about scoliosis at work/school, sharing your story if you a sounding board with matters such as e-bike technology, safety concerns, bicycle theft, and special events.

These are good ideas as there is always room for improvement, especially the growing issue of e-bike allowance and speeds on local bike paths also shared with pedestrians.

When it comes to bike paths, it would be ideal to create a continuous bike path around part of have one, and supporting patients. Donate to organizations such as Higgy Bears, the National Scoliosis Foundation, or the Scoliosis Research Foundation. If someone you know has scoliosis, don’t use it as a weakness or treat them differently. If they are struggling with mental health, try to help and reach out to them. the city to prevent multiple stoppages for traffic etc. Safety is a big concern for cyclists no matter where they are riding with various threats to be aware of.

National Scoliosis Awareness Month is recognized in June, but awareness can be spread year-round.

In conclusion, scoliosis is an uncommon condition where the spine curves unnaturally. Raising awareness, supporting patients, and catching it early are essential to prevent complications.

I have a mountain bike for city riding, but I feel safer riding my road bike on highways around the city. I use a Garmin radar system that alerts me when a vehicle is detected about 150 metres behind me.

Nothing is foolproof, but the system includes a highly visible rear