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Mar

2017

Q&A with Curvy Girls Founder Leah Stoltz

Erika

Curvy Girls is an international support group for young girls with scoliosis. Leah Stoltz from New York started the group after sitting in on a meeting of adult scoliosis sufferers and deciding that there ought to be a similar support network exclusively for under-18s. Leah very kindly agreed to answer some questions from the Scoliosis … Read more

Mar

2017

If I Have Scoliosis, Can I Join the Army?

Erika

If it is your ambition to join the British Army, you may be concerned about whether your curved spine will scupper your chances of achieving this goal. Today, we’d like to put your fears to rest. Army Entry Requirements The British Army’s entry requirements state that all would-be soldiers looking to join a UOTC (University … Read more

Feb

2017

Coping With Scoliosis When You Work at a Desk

Erika

When you’re concentrating on work, it can be very easy to fall into bad posture habits – especially if you spend most of the working day sitting at a desk. Sitting still for long periods of time can be quite bad for your body to begin with, but when you’re sitting in a position that … Read more

Jan

2017

Scoliosis Clothing: Tips on What to Wear If You Have Scoliosis

Erika

Anyone can develop scoliosis, although it affects girls more often than boys, and idiopathic scoliosis – the condition’s most common form – almost always develops during adolescence. Due to the visible symptoms of scoliosis, people with curved spines (especially teenagers) often feel insecure and uncomfortable, which can lead to them avoiding certain clothing if they … Read more