Celebrating the benefits of an active lifestyle, National Fitness Day takes place annually to help promote the benefits of physical fitness.
National Fitness Day 2019 falls on Wednesday 25 September. People across the UK will be encouraged to get active and commit to get fit in pursuit of healthier lives.
Organised by UK Active, this event aims to highlight the importance of keeping fit and staying active, regardless of your age and ability.
Staying fit with scoliosis
People with scoliosis sometimes find it difficult to take part in sports and other forms of strenuous exercise.
But scoliosis doesn’t have to dictate how you live your life, and it needn’t stop you from participating in activities you enjoy.
It’s a somewhat common misconception that sporting activity can make scoliosis worse. This myth has been debunked by medical professionals.
In fact, some sports can actually help to boost your flexibility and strengthen your core – particularly swimming, cycling and even football.
Usain Bolt has scoliosis!
For proof that people with scoliosis can achieve sporting glory, look no further than Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt.
Despite being born with scoliosis, the Jamaican youngster with the spinal curve never let it hamper his dreams, defying the odds to become one of the most celebrated Olympians in history.
Bolt overcame his spinal curvature and became known as the fastest man on Earth, shattering records in the 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m relay (and winning countless medals along the way).
Success stories from Scoliosis SOS
But Usain Bolt isn’t the only scoliosis sufferer who’s made his sporting dreams a reality. In fact, many of the patients we’ve treated here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic have managed to triumph over adversity and remain active despite their spinal issues.
Through their dedication and hard work, these people have been able to overcome the pain of scoliosis with the help of our non-surgical treatment courses, allowing them to continue to participate in the activities they love.
View some of our sporty success stories >
If you’re struggling with scoliosis and you’d like to book a consultation with the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, please contact us today.
