Living with Scoliosis Archives | Page 11 of 24

Jul

2019

Can You Work with Scoliosis?

Erika

We recently posted the following question on our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages: Have you ever had any problems at work because of your scoliosis? Here are some of the replies we received from our followers: “Yes. I work as a vet nurse, so holding / carrying large dogs and being on … Read more

Jul

2019

Camping with Scoliosis

Erika

Camping is a great way to get in touch with nature and really enjoy the great outdoors. It can help give your mental health a positive boost, and it gives you a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. For people with scoliosis, though, camping can cause a lot of worries. Will I … Read more

Jul

2019

Scoliosis Clothes for Summer

Erika

For people with scoliosis, low self-confidence and insecurities about one’s physical appearance are all too common. Here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, we want to promote positive body image and inspire everyone with scoliosis to wear whatever they feel comfortable in. That being said, we understand that finding clothes to fit your body can be … Read more

Jun

2019

Q&A with Abimbola Oladapo, Co-Founder of Beyond a Curved Spine

Erika

Beyond a Curved Spine is a Nigeria-based nonprofit whose goals are to raise scoliosis awareness and provide support for people with scoliosis (‘Scoliwarriors’, to borrow their term). BACS co-founder Abimbola Oladapo very kindly agreed to answer some questions from the Scoliosis SOS team and tell us a little bit more about her own scoliosis story, … Read more

Apr

2019

Shortness of Breath: How Does Scoliosis Affect the Respiratory System?

Erika

Scoliosis can affect the body in a number of different ways and with varying severity. For example, significant spinal curvature and rotation can sometimes affect lung function, leaving the patient short of breath. How does spinal rotation affect lung function? According to the Thoracic Institute at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, “spine rotation causes a … Read more