I found out that I had scoliosis when I turned 13. At that time my curves had cobb angels of 48 degrees at the top and the bottom of my back, as you can see in the first picture of my X-rays. My family doctor sent me to a spine specialist in London, who said … Continued
Juliet Nowicki was a 13-year-old dancer when she first visited an orthopedist to address nagging knee and hip pain. During the course of her appointment, the doctor discovered that she had a curve in her spine. Although her pain was not associated with the curve, she was diagnosed with scoliosis that day. Though at the … Continued
As we recognize Scoliosis Awareness Month this June, National Scoliosis Center encourages parents to prioritize early detection—an essential step toward effective scoliosis management. With timely intervention, non-operative treatments such as bracing can often be employed, preventing the need for surgery and mitigating potential long-term complications. National Scoliosis Center also wants to use this month to … Continued