scoliosis bracing

At my wellness visit in December 2021, while still navigating the aftermath of the pandemic and adjusting to the challenges of 6th grade — the beginning of Junior High in my town — I received a life-changing diagnosis: Idiopathic Scoliosis. As a competitive dancer and a growing teen, the news…...

A month of limping and uneven shoulders at eight years old cost me six years of physical therapy, four years of bracing, and seven years of a writhing twist in me that all the bracing and therapy never reached. Seven years ago, my mom suspected that there was something bigger…...

My adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a case of initial missed diagnosis. Nearly 14 years old, I experienced a rapid growth spurt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes were remote and without my long commute into school, the recommended 9 hours of sleep was finally within my reach. The slight rib hump…...

When I was 10, I went for what I thought would be a regular checkup at my doctor’s office. Everything seemed routine—until my primary care provider asked me to bend over so she could check my back. What happened next was different: she paused, stepped out, and returned with a…...

My life has always seemed to be near perfect. I’ve never suffered the loss of a loved one, broken a bone, been perceived to struggle with school, or really face any difficulty that couldn’t be resolved within a matter of days. And I am forever grateful for this....

My story begins in kindergarten. I was going to a well visit at my local pediatrician, and the doctor noticed a slight curvature in my spine…little did I know how many appointments and x-rays were to come after that visit!...