Life with Scoliosis

September 2017 Linkup Party with “A Chronic Voice”

Posted on September 10, 2017May 6, 2020 by Louise

Sheryl Chan over at A Chronic Voice (a great blog to follow by the way!) is having a September Link Up Party - the theme is to write about the following topics: Resisting, Learning, Struggling, Supporting and Changing. I thought it would be fun to take part and have tried to relate these themes to my scoliosis. I hope you enjoy reading :) Resisting Feeling down about how my back looks. This is a tough one and I'm sure many of...Read More

4 days in Amsterdam!

Posted on September 9, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

4 days in Amsterdam So this is a non-scoliosis related post (sorry!) But I have just got back from 4 days in Amsterdam with a friend and thought I'd write a post about what we got up to. It was our first time in Amsterdam and I have to say, I really enjoyed it! Amsterdam is a very pretty city with endless canals, and is fairly relaxed in parts. That being said, other parts (i.e the Red Light District) are...Read More

Walking the Snowdon Pyg Track

Posted on August 29, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

As some of you may or may not know, in October I will be trekking the Great Wall of China to raise money for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund! I'm excited and terrified all at the same time but what better way to prepare than to hike up a mountain. So on Sunday, that's exactly what I did! I hiked up Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Now, I have done this trek a couple of times before and so...Read More

Fundraising for Scoliosis: Great Wall of China Trek!

Posted on August 25, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

I apologise for the lack of posts recently, I haven't been able to post as much due to holidays and general life busyness. However, I thought I'd write a quick update about my next big adventure! After the success of the British 10K, I'm continuing to fund raise for scoliosis by undertaking a MASSIVE personal challenge. In October, I'll be taking on a 9 day trek of the Great Wall of China in order to raise funds for the Scoliosis...Read More

7 Years Post Op

Posted on July 27, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

Well, I can't believe that on Saturday I will be 7 YEARS post my scoliosis surgery!!! Time really does fly. I always feel reflective around this time as I think about what I went through and how far I've come. So, to celebrate the 7 year anniversary of my titanium spine, I thought I'd write a post to sum up what life is like for me 7 years post op. How is my back at 7 years post op? The...Read More

Your Scoliosis Stories: Lorraine’s Story

Posted on July 23, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

Firstly, I just want to say a huge thank you to those who have submitted their Scoliosis Stories to my blog. It means a lot to me and I think these stories really help and inspire others who suffer with scoliosis. The latest scoliosis story comes from Lorraine, who shares her experiences with scoliosis and having scoliosis surgery in the 1970's. Your Scoliosis Stories: Lorraine's Story 1970's Surgery I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when I was 13. I was...Read More

British 10K London: Fundraising for Scoliosis

Posted on July 10, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

So, yesterday I achieved one of my objectives for the year and ran the British 10K for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund. How was it? Much tougher than I expected! Those of you who follow my blog may know that I have done several 10K races this year and ALOT of training to prepare for this event. I have been training since January, as back then I could barely run 5K! But I was determined to build my distance and take...Read More

London British 10K: 7 Days to go!

Posted on July 2, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

London British 10K: 7 Days to go! Oh my gosh, it's really getting real now! This time next week I will have completed the Virgin Sport British 10K in London. Back in January, I set myself the challenge of completing this iconic 10K for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund. I could barely run 5K in January but wanted a fitness challenge for the new year, as well as giving something back to the Scoliosis Campaign Fund / Scoliosis Association. This week,...Read More

Your Scoliosis Stories: Mark’s Story

Posted on June 30, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

The next scoliosis story comes from Mark, who offers a different perspective. Mark is 62 and had his first scoliosis surgery 30 years ago. Your Scoliosis Stories: Mark's Story 30 Years Ago As a young boy I had a lot of medical problems. Among them I remember having asthma, anaemia, and a heart murmur. So at the age of 12, our family doctor suggested a complete physical be done at the University Hospital in Madison. After a whole day of tests,...Read More

Your Scoliosis Stories: Sadie’s Story

Posted on June 30, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

Well, today is the last day of June (can you believe it?) which means the last day of Scoliosis Awareness Month. To finish off the month, I thought I'd post a couple more of your scoliosis stories that I have received. Please keep them coming and I'll be sure to feature them on my blog. :) Today's scoliosis story comes from Sadie, you can read her experiences with scoliosis below... Your Scoliosis Stories: Sadie's Story I just wanted to say...Read More

London British 10K: 14 Days to go!

Posted on June 25, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

On Sunday 9th July, I will be running 10K for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund in the iconic London British 10k! This will involve a flat, fast 10K through London's most famed sites. I have also signed up for another challenge for scoliosis after this. In October, I will be taking on a trek of the Great Wall of China. This will involve 9 days of hiking on challenging and uphill terrain (a post on this is coming soon!) Through these activities,...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Day 2017: My Scoliosis Story

Posted on June 22, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

Scoliosis Awareness Day 2017: My Scoliosis Story It's International Scoliosis Awareness day on Saturday and so I thought it would be a good time to share my own scoliosis story. In July, it will be 7 years since I had my scoliosis surgery. I was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis back in 2000 when I was 14 years old. My parents had noticed that I had one shoulder higher than the other and took me to the Dr's to check...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2017

Posted on June 11, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2017 June is scoliosis awareness month, so to help raise some much needed awareness I have created the below graphic for you to share. Scoliosis: Know the signs! Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine affecting 200 million people worldwide. In most cases, scoliosis first presents itself in young teenagers (it is more common in girls). It's important to know the signs of scoliosis and to check children's backs regularly, especially during the ages of 10-15. This...Read More

British 10K – 9th July 2017

Posted on June 10, 2017February 20, 2021 by Louise

British 10K - 9th July 2017 It's getting closer now! In just under a month's time, I will be running the British 10K in London to raise money for the Scoliosis Campaign Fund. Eeeek! After everything that has happened in London recently, I'm excited and proud to be involved in this event. It will be good to come together in a celebration of London and everything British. In light of the recent events, I imagine the atmosphere will be even...Read More

Your Scoliosis Stories: Kacey’s Story

Posted on June 10, 2017April 13, 2020 by Louise

As June is scoliosis awareness month, I thought I'd kick off a feature I've been meaning to do for a while: Your Scoliosis Stories! This is a feature where I invite you, my readers, to share your own scoliosis stories so that we can all help and inspire each other. Below is the first story in this series, featuring Kacey and her very recent brave experiences with scoliosis surgery. Kacey is only 3 months post op but it sounds like...Read More