A Mom’s Journey Through Scoliosis Bracing, Fusion, Pregnancy, and Parenting
by Callista Dawson If you’re living with scoliosis and wondering how pregnancy, labor, and motherhood might be different — especially after bracing or spinal fusion…
Blog Posts for Parents
Preparing for Pregnancy with Scoliosis: Abbey’s Advice
by Abbey Meyer When I was officially discharged from my brace, I don’t remember ever having any conversations about how to manage my spine health…
Making Scoliosis Care Accessible
by Avani R Across the country and around the world, millions of children have scoliosis. Scoliosis is the sideways curving of the spine, and it…
The Secret of Scoliosis Treatment: It’s All About Compliance
When it comes to scoliosis treatment, it isn’t a one size fits all approach. Each child is unique, and each curve requires a customized solution.…
Full Circle: My Scoliosis Journey
When I was my 10 years old, I stepped on two scales – one under my left foot and one under my right. I noticed…
Embracing Your Scoliosis Journey: A Guide to Enhancing Well-Being and Cultivating Community
Living with scoliosis involves more than understanding the basic facts about your spinal curvature—it’s about embracing your journey, overcoming challenges, and leveraging the strength of…
Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Your scoliosis journey is often filled withs lots of ups and downs. We want you to celebrate your ups, but also take care of your…
Celebrities with Scoliosis
Scoliosis may be a piece of you, but it definitely doesn’t define you. Meet these celebrities thriving with scoliosis!
No More Scoliosis Warriors | Changing Our Way Of Thinking
We hear the phrase all the time – scoliosis warriors. It is frequently used to describe the brave young women and men who are diagnosed…
Rebuilding the Body & Mind Relationship
Rebuilding the Body & Mind Relationship Written by Megan Glahn Castille I am by no means a good skier. But, during my trip to Salt…
Spinal Anatomy…and Scoliosis!
Spinal Anatomy…and Scoliosis! Written by Emma Yuguchi Your spine is extremely complex and in fact – pretty remarkable! Throughout my scoliosis journey, I was intrigued…
The Unknowns: Controllables vs Uncontrollables
The Unknowns: Controllables vs Uncontrollables Written by Annie Kramer At the age of 12, I was diagnosed with severe idiopathic scoliosis. Walking into a new…
A Long Journey from Anxiety to Gratitude
A Long Journey from Anxiety to Gratitude Written by Marja Heinonen My daughter, Kaisa, was seven when she was diagnosed with scoliosis. She wore scoliosis…
Growing Up in a Brace
Growing Up in a Brace By Kaisa Virolainen I was 7 years old when I was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2004. My scoliosis was juvenile…
Mehta Casting
Mehta Casting Written by Pediatric RN, Sarah Tollison What is Mehta casting? Mehta casting is a series of casts that are changed every 2-3 months…
Questions To Ask Your Orthotist
Questions To Ask Your Orthotist Being measured and fit with your brace can be an overwhelming experience for lots of new bracers. You may forget…
What Causes Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
What Do We Know About What Causes Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? HINT: It’s not caused by your child’s posture, backpack-carrying habits, or body mechanics Every so…
We’re In This Together
We’re In This Together: Creating A Support Network For Girls With Scoliosis Abby is 12 years old and was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2018. Shortly…
Advice for Parents of Bracers
Advice for Parents of BracersHaving had scoliosis herself, Aika’s mom shares her perspective and advice for parents of scoliosis bracers. Watch below!
My Biggest Supporter
Aika’s Adventures: My Biggest Supporter My name is Aika. I was diagnosed with scoliosis a month after my 11th birthday. I was scared when I…
