Scoliosis Awareness Month Archives

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

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 Awareness Month 2021 – Share Your Story: Isabel

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Louise

As June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, I have been sharing your own inspiring scoliosis stories across my blog and Instagram. I will be continuing this feature going forwards, as I think it's so important for us to keep talking and sharing stories! If you would like to share your own scoliosis story, please email me or DM me on Instagram. 🙂 My Scoliosis Story - Isabel Hi, my name is Isabel. I'm from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA and I will be 55...Read More

Life After Scoliosis Surgery – How Scoliosis Affects My Everyday Life

Posted on June 21, 2021October 22, 2021 by Louise

Hey everyone, To mark scoliosis awareness month, I have launched a new video over on my YouTube channel! This video is about my life after scoliosis surgery (11 years ago!), and how scoliosis affects me everyday. Scoliosis is more than a back condition. It is a chronic, life-long condition that affects the whole body. It can also impact on mental health too. It affects me everyday of my life. I wanted to highlight this in my video, and also help to raise awareness for...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021 – Share Your Story: Dannii

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Louise

As June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, I have been sharing your own inspiring scoliosis stories across my blog and Instagram. There is still time to get involved! If you would like to share your story, please email me or DM me on Instagram. :-) My Scoliosis Story - Dannii I'm Dannii from East Yorkshire, I'm 28 years old and I'm an animal keeper. I have lumbar scoliosis as well as a complete reversed curve. I was a late diagnosis in...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021 – Share Your Story: Olivia

Posted on June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 by Louise

hey! My name is Olivia! I’m a scoliosis warrior and spinal fusion survivor! I was given a suspected scoliosis diagnosis in May 2019 after my doctor did the Adam’s forward bend test and it looked like I had a curve. I was referred to x-rays that I got in the beginning of June 2019 that confirmed my diagnosis. Later that month, I went to see an orthopedic surgeon/orthopedist and I was given the option to brace or wait until surgery....Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021 – Share Your Story: Chantelle

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by Louise

Hi, I’m Chantelle, a 17 year old student from Lincolnshire. My scoliosis story began in 2015, but I’ll start off with a little background as to how we got there. From the age of about 7, I have experienced chronic pain in my legs (mainly my hips as well as my knees and ankles). Over the years, the doctors have just ignored it, claimed it’s growing pains or just knocked knees amongst other things. In 2015, aged 12, we decided...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month June 2021 – Share Your Story: Caroline Freedman

Posted on June 8, 2021June 9, 2021 by Louise

As part of scoliosis awareness month 2021, I am sharing inspiring scoliosis stories and content from the scoliosis community. If you'd like to share your story, or have any useful related content to share that may help the readers of this blog, please contact me! Caroline's Scoliosis Story Caroline Freedman is a Personal Trainer and TRX Sports Medicine Suspension Training exercise professional. At 15 years old, Caroline was diagnosed with severe scoliosis, leading to her lifelong journey through surgery and therapeutic exercise....Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021 – Share Your Story: Emily

Posted on June 1, 2021June 9, 2021 by Louise

My Scoliosis Story - Emily Hi! My name is Emily, I am 12 years old. I love dancing, baking, drawing and my dog Jemima! I was first diagnosed in October 2019 when I went back to school and returned to my usual dance classes after the summer break. I noticed a twinging pain in my right shoulder, almost like pins and needles, and my ballet leotard wasn’t sitting quite right on my back. Some friends recommended a chiropractor, so we...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month: Competition

Posted on June 1, 2021May 30, 2021 by Louise

To celebrate June being scoliosis awareness month, I will be launching an exciting competition over on my Instagram, to begin on 1st June 2021. Throughout June, I'll be giving you the chance to WIN an item of scoliosis awareness merchandise from my Spring store. Make sure you are following me on Instagram, so you don't miss out! The lucky winner will be announced via Instagram at the start of July. Plus, if you fancy treating yourself, I’ll be giving 10%...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021 – Share Your Story: Emily Hale

Posted on May 30, 2021June 9, 2021 by Louise

My story – spinal fusion and achievement against adversity My name is Emily Hale, I’m 23 years old and the Founder and MD of Build & Breathe, an online fitness studio tailored to those with Scoliosis & Spinal Fusions. Rather than just looking at the physical side of living with Scoliosis, we look at the whole person including the potential emotional impact of diagnosis and surgery. I was diagnosed at 14 years old – this can be a tricky time...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021: Share Your Story – Sarah

Posted on May 21, 2021May 30, 2021 by Louise

June is scoliosis awareness month and as part of this, I will be sharing your inspiring scoliosis stories on my blog and via my Instagram. If you’d like to get involved and help to share awareness, please contact me 🙂 Share Your Scoliosis Story - Sarah Hi, I am Sarah, a 23 year old from Manchester in the UK! I was first diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 13 following a trip to hospital for an X-ray on my lungs as I...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month 2021: Share Your Story – Shannon

Posted on May 21, 2021May 30, 2021 by Louise

June is scoliosis awareness month and as part of this, I will be sharing your inspiring scoliosis stories on my blog and via my Instagram. If you’d like to get involved and help to share awareness, please contact me 🙂 Share Your Scoliosis Story - Shannon Hi my name is Shannon, I’m 19 years old. I have suffered with scoliosis and this my story and how my life is now. In July 2014, I was on holiday and my mom asked me to...Read More

Scoliosis Awareness Month: 10 Years Post op!

Posted on June 25, 2020May 30, 2021 by Louise

I can't believe I'm writing this, but next month, I'm 10 years post scoliosis surgery! Where on earth did that time go? As it's Scoliosis Awareness month, I have made a YouTube video where I talk about how I'm feeling now at 10 years post op, as well as reflecting on some of the things I have managed to achieve post surgery. I honestly cannot believe how far I've come and all the things I've managed to achieve. To celebrate...Read More