Type of scoliosis : Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

I was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2014, when I was around 16 years old. I was really concerned about how it looked more than anything else, although it didn’t really cause me much pain at this point. After a few X-rays and an MRI scan, my consultant diagnosed me with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, with a […]

My name is Tash, I am 19 and was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 15. I was originally told that I had a 12-degree curve in my spine which was considered to be old movement but was requested to come back for a check-up 6 months later, where they discovered my spine was […]

Emily Hale was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 14 with a 54 degree curve and went on to have fusion surgery a year later. Emily was a dancer and figure skater before the surgery so was keen to get back into the activities she loved. She found it harder than expected though and it shook […]

When I was around 14 years old I went to my GP to ask about a rash or other minor ailment—I can’t quite remember what—and just before leaving I mentioned that my shoulder blades protruded more than I thought they should. After taking off my shirt for two different GPs, who didn’t really know what […]

Vicky was diagnosed at 14 by chance, she was having a pool day and her cousin noticed her back looking a bit unbalanced. Her back had been hurting but she thought it was normal growing pains. Eventually, she saw a chiropractor for that pain who suspected scoliosis, which led to an official diagnosis. Vicky’s scoliosis […]