scoliosis bracing

Throughout my childhood, I maintained my fighter spirit in overcoming my condition. I started to love playing soccer, and despite my condition, I continued to play the sport I love whilst being cautious of my condition. In light of all this, I received much reassurance from my friend's sister who…...

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…...

As a 13-year old girl my scoliosis journey was not easy.  Instead, it was extremely difficult, both physically and emotionally.  Sixteen hours or more of bracing every day impacted every aspect of my life including my relationships with friends, participation in sports, focusing in school, and eating and sleeping....

In the first year of my life, I was diagnosed with a rare bone dysplasia which manifested itself in my spine. Later identified as Kyphoscoliosis Kozlowski type, I had a severe curve both in the lumbar and thoracic region of my spine creating an “S” shaped spine. The prognosis was…...

My name is Lauren D’Amico Ozga and I’m a NJ Native and Ms. New Jersey! Here is a little bit more about me and my scoliosis journey: I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 10 which means I was starting the 5th grade....

My name is Diana Hochberg, born during the Baby Scoop era. In 1965, while on a back-to-school shopping trip, my father noticed that I wasn't standing straight and became deeply concerned. This observation led to a consultation with a pediatrician, who then referred us to a specialist in New York…...