Life with Scoliosis

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

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 T-shirts

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

Hi everyone! Can you believe that it is nearly scoliosis awareness month again? As it is fast approaching, I thought I'd share some of my favourite scoliosis awareness t-shirts from my Spring store. These are the perfect way to help you raise awareness plus, you'll get 15% off everything when you use the code JUN15 until the end of June! (30.06.22) I have added loads of scoliosis awareness products over the last 12 months, so why not take a look...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

Scoliosis and Body Confidence: My 5 Tips

Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Louise

Hi all, As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought I would do a post to talk about scoliosis and body confidence. Scoliosis is a spinal condition, and in my case my spine is curved in the shape of an 'S.' It's a chronic condition, which means it's something I have to live with forever. Scoliosis has many symptoms including pain and stiffness but an important symptom is how scoliosis can affect body confidence, self worth and overall mental...Read More

I Ran a Marathon!

Posted on April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, I can't quite believe that I'm writing this but.... I completed an actual marathon! Me, the girl with severe scoliosis and spinal fusion. I'm so proud of myself it is unreal. 11 years ago when I was lying in that hospital bed following my scoliosis surgery, if someone had shown me a photograph of me at the finish line of a marathon, I wouldn't have believed it could be true. I think I would have laughed! But what...Read More

Marathon Training: 10 Tips to Prepare for a Long Run

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Louise

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As I'm currently in the midst (and pain!) of marathon training, I've found myself getting into a bit of a pre-run routine when it comes to preparing for a long run, so I thought I'd share on here in case the things I've picked up are of use to anyone else. As some of you may be aware, I'm currently training for my first marathon (Manchester Marathon in April) to raise awareness and money...Read More

Marathon Training with Scoliosis: VLOG 3

Posted on February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone! For those who don't know, I have set myself the challenge of running my first marathon in April. It's safe to say, I'm terrified....! In VLOG 3 of marathon training with scoliosis, I take you on a typical training week with me. This includes my longest run as part of this training block - 14 miles. This week, I had a bit of a niggle in my left calf, and so I missed a session on Thursday to...Read More

Scoliosis Symptoms

Posted on February 12, 2022February 13, 2022 by Louise

What are the symptoms of Scoliosis? The thing about scoliosis is, when it first starts to develop, especially in children, often there aren’t any symptoms. It’s often only when the scoliosis starts to progress to a level where intervention is needed, that scoliosis is noticed. This is why early detection is crucial, as the sooner it is spotted, the better the outcome often is for treatment. Scoliosis affects everyone differently and the symptoms can vary, depending on the type of...Read More

Marathon Training with Scoliosis: VLOG 2

Posted on February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, So as you may (or may not) be aware, I'm training for my first marathon in April 2022. At the start of the month I shared the first week of marathon training. Last week I filmed my second marathon training vlog, to show a typical week at this stage - which is 10 weeks until marathon day. I'm now at the stage where I'm starting to build the long run distance, and I am starting to struggle now...Read More

Marathon Training with Scoliosis: VLOG 1

Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by Louise

Hi everyone, Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year. So... over Christmas, I started my marathon training. I'm training for my first ever marathon, the Manchester marathon, which is in April 2022! I am working with a run coach and following the plans he sets for me each week, as I really want to do well and give myself the best shot possible. The plans typically involve several run sessions a week, plus several strength sessions per...Read More