patient stories

Hi, I’m Caterina and I’m from Southern California. I’m 15 years old, and got diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12. At my yearly physical my pediatrician noticed a small curve in my spine as a result, she recommended that I get an X-ray....

Hi, I’m Caterina and I’m from Southern California. I’m 15 years old, and got diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12. At my yearly physical my pediatrician noticed a small curve in my spine as a result, she recommended that I get an X-ray....

I was eight years old when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. It happened during a routine physical with my pediatrician. I still remember how many times he asked me to bend over during the Adam’s test - his voice calm, but more focused than usual. Then he pulled out a…...

Hi! My name is Sadie Rubin and I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. My whole life I grew up spending long hours in the dance studio where I danced my little heart out. Whether it was stretching, conditioning, technique, or choreography I always was up for the challenge…...

I developed scoliosis in childhood, but I wasn’t formally diagnosed until my teenage years. Like many kids, I was prescribed a brace and told to wear it for long hours each day. I hated it....