Scoliosis Information

What is Scoliosis?

Merriam-Webster's definition of scoliosis is "a lateral curvature of the spine". Scoliosis, in severe cases, can cause lung, heart, and other problems- if you don't treat it. I, however, would define it a bit differently. My definition is a journey. A diagnosis. A curve ball- quite literally. With the right healthcare team and some encouragement, though, scoliosis can lead to many good things - such as opening a baking business!

More about CurvyGirlsScoliosis:

CurvyGirlsScoliosis is a scoliosis support group for girls. It was founded in 2006 by Leah Stoltz, with the intention of girls with scoliosis being able to talk to other girls struggling with the same diagnosis. CurvyGirls has helped me through many things, and I have found dealing with my Scoliosis a lot easier when I had so many people going through the same thing with me, right by my side.

More About Mayo Clinic:

Mayo Clinic was founded in 1863, in Rochester, Minnesota. When I was diagnosed, my mom made loads of phone calls (Sorry, mom!) related to my treatment. My mom and I made a trip to their clinic in Minnesota when I first found out about my Scoliosis, and they gave us many ideas on my treatment. They do scoliosis X-rays, consultations about bracing, and surgeries. Mayo Clinic made me feel like their plans and treatment ideas would help me through a difficult time.

Favorite Scoliosis Bible Verses and Quotes:

"I will go before you, and make the crooked places straight." Isaiah 45:2.

"You have assigned me this mountain to show others that it can be moved." Unknown.

"You can't see the view if you don't climb the mountain." Unknown.

"The pain of yesterday is the strength of today," Paulo Coelho.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.