Life with Scoliosis

New! Life with Scoliosis Merchandise

Posted on January 9, 2021January 10, 2021 by Louise

Hello everyone, I just wanted to write a quick post to let you know that I have launched a brand new range of Scoliosis Awareness products on Teespring and Redbubble. Available products include t-shirts, vests, hoodies, mugs and bags. So please feel free to check out my store :) I will be adding more designs over the coming weeks and months, so please do check back. Also, if you have any ideas for future designs, or any feedback, please let...Read More

Blog Content Survey

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by Louise

Hi everyone, Hope you are doing ok and staying safe. :) I've been using some of my extra time in lockdown to think about the direction of my blog and what's next. I'd really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes to complete a quick survey, to help me improve my content and blog going forwards. I really want my content to be helpful and interesting to others and for my blog to be the best it can...Read More

Scoliosis and Anxiety: 5 ways scoliosis can cause anxiety

Posted on May 8, 2023May 9, 2023 by Louise

Hi everyone, In this post I wanted to talk about my experiences of scoliosis and anxiety. If you have scoliosis and can relate please let me know in the comments, you’re not alone. Having a long term chronic condition like scoliosis can have a huge impact on mental health, and I actually have a whole separate post and video on how scoliosis has affected my mental health. But I wanted to talk about scoliosis and anxiety specifically, as it’s something...Read More

10 things I LOVE about my scoliosis.

Posted on February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by Louise

Hi everyone, As it's valentines week, I thought it was about time for some self-love, and so I wanted to share some of the things I love about my scoliosis. Now, don't get me wrong, living with scoliosis can be tough. Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways, resulting in various physical and emotional challenges. Many people with scoliosis (myself included) struggle with daily pain, discomfort, mobility, self-image, and confidence issues. However, having scoliosis also has...Read More

Top tips for marathon training with scoliosis

Posted on February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 by Louise

Hi everyone, In this post I wanted to run through some of my top tips for marathon training with scoliosis or spinal fusion. If you read my blog or watch my YouTube videos, you may know that I ran the Manchester Marathon in April 2022! This was my first marathon, and to be honest, running a marathon was something I NEVER imagined I would be able to do, especially following my spinal fusion surgery. I still can't quite believe I've...Read More

Spinal Fusion and Mobility

Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 by Louise

Hi everyone, I get asked a lot about my mobility post spinal fusion, so I thought I would write a post and create a video on this very topic. My spine is fused from T3 - L3, which means most of my spine is fused. I have 3 discs unfused at the bottom of my spine, which does give me some flexibility. How much mobility is lost in general following spinal fusion surgery, will depend on how long the fusion...Read More

My 2023 Goals

Posted on January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 by Louise

Hi everyone and Happy New Year! I hope that you had a fantastic festive period, whatever that looked liked to you. :) As it's the start of another new year, I thought I would do post on my 2023 goals, as I like to use this time of year to reflect on the previous year, and set goals for the year ahead. I set a few goals in 2022, but they were nowhere near as crazy as previous years in...Read More

7 Tips to Survive Christmas with Back Pain

Posted on December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 by Louise

Over the years, I've found a few ways to cope with Christmas back pain, and so I thought I'd provide some tips to survive the festive period. Now, I love Christmas, but I find that festive activities - such as Christmas shopping, decorating the Christmas tree and wrapping presents - can really aggravate my back and cause pain. Factor in the cold weather and holiday stress, and my back seems to hurt more during this time of year, which can...Read More

Scoliosis Christmas Products – New Collection

Posted on December 1, 2022November 27, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, Just a quick post to let you know that I have launched a brand new collection of scoliosis awareness products especially for Christmas. These items will make perfect gifts for those with scoliosis or chronic pain this festive season! As a reminder, there is currently 10% off all of my scoliosis awareness products until Christmas Day. You can shop the new collection here - Scoliosis Christmas Collection. All profits will be donated to Scoliosis Association UK as part...Read More

10 Christmas Gift Ideas for those with scoliosis

Posted on November 26, 2022November 27, 2022 by Louise

As the festive season is upon us and it's nearly Christmas again (not sure where this year is going!), I thought I would share some of my favourite gift ideas for those with scoliosis. These are things that either I find helpful (to manage pain or feel more comfortable) or that I've seen and found inspiring. Please feel free to add your own ideas into the comments below. :) You may also find my post useful on 5 must have...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Hoodies: Top 5 best-sellers!

Posted on November 26, 2022November 27, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, As Christmas is fast approaching, why not treat yourself, a friend or family member, to one of my scoliosis hoodies? I am offering 10% off until Christmas ☃️🎄🤶 when you enter code XMASTREAT at the checkout (valid until Xmas day). The perfect Christmas gift for someone with scoliosis or chronic pain, there's a wide range of wonderful awareness products from hoodies and t-shirts, to mugs, notebooks and stickers. All profits from sales will be donated to Scoliosis Association...Read More

Thank you – almost £300 raised for Scoliosis Association UK!

Posted on October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 by Louise

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to anyone who has purchased any scoliosis awareness products from my scoliosis awareness Spring store. The profits raised so far have nearly reached £300, which is amazing!! 😍😍😍 I have now added the amount to my charity fundraising page on Just Giving, and it will make a big difference to my fundraising target for my trek to Machu Picchu for the Scoliosis Association UK. If anyone would like to sponsor me...Read More

My 5 MUST-HAVE items for living with scoliosis and spinal fusion

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 by Louise

Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links. Hi everyone, In this post, I wanted to talk about some of the items I use/have used over the years that have made living with scoliosis and a spinal fusion that bit easier. I will link to the items I use below in case they are useful to anyone. Now, I can pretty much do anything I want to, however not being able to bend my back does limit me somewhat, and I struggle...Read More

Machu Picchu charity trek for scoliosis

Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 by Louise

In March 2023, I take on my biggest challenge yet - a trek to Machu Picchu, Peru, to raise money for the Scoliosis Association UK. Read more to find out about my challenge, why I'm doing it and how I'm feeling. My Machu Picchu challenge - Fundraising for scoliosis Back in 2020, when I was 10 years post scoliosis surgery, I wanted to mark the occasion by raising awareness and money for the Scoliosis Association UK, an amazing charity that...Read More

The truth of accepting and living with scoliosis: Cailey’s Story

Posted on September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, In this guest post, Cailey Tarriane shares her scoliosis story and experiences. Feel free to share your own thoughts, comments and experiences with scoliosis below! If you'd like to share your own scoliosis story, please contact me. Believe it or not, scoliosis was manageable for me on some days. I wore a brace to school, skipping PE. Woo-Hoo! But it made me feel like a freak. I found a way to turn my condition into something funny, for...Read More

5 Random side-effects of my scoliosis

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone! So... I have already done a post all about common scoliosis symptoms, but I wanted to write about some of the more random side effects of scoliosis that I have experienced. These are things that people may not necessarily realise are caused by scoliosis but as I always say, scoliosis affects the entire body and depending on where the curve is and how severe, it can cause various side effects. As always, these are my experiences and they...Read More