Scoliosis Archives - Life with Scoliosis

Machu Picchu trek for scoliosis: £3,667 raised!

Posted on November 29, 2023November 30, 2023 by Louise

Hey everyone! It's been a while but, guess what? I did it! Four days of trekking to the iconic Machu Picchu via the Ancascocha and Inca trails to raise funds for the Scoliosis Association UK. It was incredibly challenging due to the altitude (in fact, THE hardest thing I've ever done!) yet so rewarding. But, I'm so proud that I did it and also raised a whopping £3,667! The altitude was no joke. Every breath was an effort and I...Read More

13 years post scoliosis surgery: scoliosis Q&A

Posted on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Louise

Hello everyone, July marked 13 years since my scoliosis spinal fusion surgery. To celebrate this milestone, I've created a YouTube scoliosis Q&A video, where I answer questions from my followers on Instagram and TikTok, about what my life is like 13 years post-op. Scoliosis can be a daunting and life-altering diagnosis, especially when diagnosed as a teenager like myself. My personal experience of spinal fusion surgery took me on a path of resilience and taught me a great deal about...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Day 2023

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Louise

I'm posting this a bit late but - life! I wanted to write a bit about scoliosis awareness day 2023 and what I got up to. Every year (pandemic aside), there is a scoliosis event in London, organised by the Scoliosis Association UK, for scoliosis awareness day. The purpose of this event being to celebrate scoliosis and to bring people with scoliosis together to chat and support each other. Every year, I see this event happening on social media, but...Read More

10 things I LOVE about my scoliosis.

Posted on February 13, 2023November 29, 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

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

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

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

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

Scoliosis Pain Vlog – 12 years post scoliosis surgery

Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, This week I am 12 YEARS post my scoliosis surgery - which I just can't believe. I decided to make a scoliosis pain vlog over on YouTube, to show what my back pain is like now, 12 years post my surgery. I actually found it really interesting and what I discovered was, that whilst I actually get pain most days, it's usually bearable and luckily low enough not to stop me from doing things. Most of the time...Read More

8 Common Scoliosis Myths

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, The truth is, there is a lot of rubbish posted about scoliosis online and it can sometimes be difficult to separate fact from fiction. In this post I've shared the 8 most common scoliosis myths, some of which I believed when I was first diagnosed. Myth 1: Scoliosis is caused by carrying a heavy backpack The most common type of scoliosis is Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis which there is no known cause for. It is not fully understood why...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month Competition 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022July 1, 2022 by Louise

****COMPETITION NOW CLOSED**** Hi everyone, This scoliosis awareness month, I'm running a competition over on my Instagram, from 1st June - 31st June 2022 to raise awareness of scoliosis. To enter, all you have to do is... Post a photo/video of your back, scoliosis scar, or x-ray to Instagram Use the hashtag #shareyourspineTag me @lifewithscoliosisblog Bonus entries will be given for every share and tag in the comments of the original post. That's it! I'll share your entries and at...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month Graphics

Posted on May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by Louise

Hi all, As June is scoliosis awareness month, I have created some scoliosis awareness month graphics for you to download and share across social media. Feel free to copy them and share on your on blogs and social media pages to help spread scoliosis awareness. <3 Instagram - Scoliosis Awareness Month Graphics Instagram Reels / Stories - Scoliosis Awareness Month Pinterest - Scoliosis Awareness Month Graphic If you’ve enjoyed this post, please follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest and subscribe to my YouTube channel! 🙂...Read More