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Overcoming the Curve: A Triumph over the Challenges of Scoliosis
Summary: This competitive athlete refused to let scoliosis define his life. After years of unbearable pain,...
Back to the Future: A Patient and Her Surgeon Celebrate 10 Years After Successful Complex Deformity...
For patients with severe spinal deformities, deciding to undergo surgery can be daunting. Many worry about...
Straightening the Path: A Scoliosis Patient’s Journey
Summary: On this episode of Get Back to It, we’re sharing the inspiring journey of a...
Articles
Read our articles on Scoliosis diagnosis, treatment options, and helpful tips.
Back to the Future: A Patient and Her Surgeon Celebrate 10 Years After Successful Complex Deformity...
For patients with severe spinal deformities, deciding to undergo surgery can be daunting. Many worry about...
Improving Spinal Health: Insights from Leading Experts on Adult Scoliosis
Meet the Experts Dr. Schuler introduces the panel of four top spine specialists: Dr. Shea Bess...
Adolescent Scoliosis
Adolescent scoliosis is when a teenager’s spine curves sideways during their growth spurt before puberty. This...
Adult Scoliosis
Adult scoliosis is when an adult’s spine curves sideways. This can happen due to aging, wear...
Helpful Nonoperative Treatments for Adults with Spinal Deformities
The surgical success for patients undergoing adult spinal deformity (ASD) correction or reconstruction is well documented...
Adult Spinal Deformity Conditions Impact Overall Health
Adult spinal deformity refers to abnormal curvatures or malalignments of the spine that occur in adulthood....
Understanding Scoliosis: Raising Awareness and Inspiring Hope
June is a significant month for millions of people worldwide, as it marks Scoliosis Awareness Month....
Advancements in Scoliosis Treatment: Insights from Leading Experts
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and in honor of raising awareness, the National Spine Health Foundation,...
New Idiopathic Scoliosis Handbook-4th Edition!
The Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation (SSSF) is proud to announce the release of the 4th edition...
Spinal Champion Spotlight: Scoliosis
For the month of March, we are celebrating our Spinal Champions. This week, we are shining...
Curves that Align, Make Up the Spine
Is your spine straight or is it curved? Actually, it’s both! That’s right, when you look...
What Should Patients Know About Scoliosis?
If you have kids, learning about and being attentive to the signs of Scoliosis is a...
Joseph’s Story: Surgery Solutions for an Athlete
Athletes can suffer particular blows when dealing with back pain or injury. Joseph was one such...
Joseph’s Bright Future: Scoliosis Surgery Success
Scoliosis affects 2-3% of the population, with the vast majority of cases developed in teen and...
Summer with Scoliosis: 7 Tips for Brace-Wearing Teens
by Spinal Champion Advocate Ella T. Hi — I’m Ella and I am a Spinal Champion...
A Scoliosis Warrior Shares Brace-Wearing Tips for Teens
Hi my name is Ella and I’m a Spinal Champion Advocate who was diagnosed with Scoliosis...
The Most Common Causes Behind Upper Back Pain
Unlike lower back pain, upper back pain is not a common condition. Nevertheless, just because it...
Living and Persevering with Scoliosis: Alayne’s Story
Scoliosis recovery is not an easy journey. In fact, it may follow one throughout life, as...
LISTEN: Teenager Ella’s Story this Scoliosis Awareness Month
It’s Scoliosis Awareness Month and we are celebrating with some of our favorite Spinal Champions, including...
A Back Pain Treatment that Worked: Mary Lou’s Story
The Pain Begins A back pain treatment that worked for her is what rescued Mary Lou...
Spine Health Foundation: December Recap of Our Favorite Things
Each month at the Spine Health Foundation, we strive to bring you the very best content...
Scoliosis Surgery Didn’t Stop Her From Dancing
Scoliosis surgery, which is also known as a spinal fusion, may cause you to think professional...
From Scoliosis Champion to Gala Chair: Jennifer’s Story
Scoliosis treatment has come a long way in the past several decades. When Jennifer Marron was...
We Celebrate World Spine Day 2020
Today is World Spine Day and we are celebrating the many innovations and advancements made in...
Top Spine Experts Reveal How to Overcome Chronic Neck & Back Pain
Learn more at spine-talks.org. For immediate release: July 22, 2020 Contact: Sabrina Woodlief | swoodlief@spinehealth.org |...
Scoliosis Information You Can Use
At the Spine Health Foundation, we’re here for you when it comes to all issues of...
What Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew About Spinal Fusions
“Oh no, I cannot believe it! My doctor just used the F word!?!!?” “I have got...
Scoliosis Warrior Alayne Wadsworth on Dancing Against the Odds
Scoliosis Warrior and dancer Alayne Wadsworth speaks with us about her journey through Scoliosis and continuing...
Scoliosis Books: 5 Reads for Young People
Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys and symptoms usually appear between...
National Spine Health Foundation Joins NIAMS/NIH Coalition
For immediate release: June 17, 2020 Contact: Sabrina M. Woodlief | swoodlief@spinehealth.org | 703-766-5405 RESTON, VA:...
Paige Fraser: Ballerina and Scoliosis Spinal Champion®
Paige Fraser has been dancing since she was a little girl. When she was diagnosed with...
The Genetic Basis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects approximately seven million people in the...
Scoliosis Warriors: 11 Accounts to Follow for Scoliosis Awareness Month
This Scoliosis Awareness Month, we want to highlight individuals who are making a difference online. If...
Scoliosis: 6 Things to Know
Scoliosis may take you back to grade school, when healthcare workers ran tests on students to...
Kids, Sports and Spine Health: A Doctor’s Perspective
Our conversation with Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at Virginia Spine Institute. This conversation addresses...
Scoliosis Success: Christian’s Story
It is truly a privilege to share Christian’s story with you. It is a story of...
History of Spinal Deformities
History of Spinal Deformities Treatment of spinal conditions dates back to ancient times. There has been...
Susan Living Pain Free After Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery has saved many people a lot of pain, including Spinal Champion Susan. Her...
Spine-Talks Video
Unparalleled access to world-class experts on advances in spinal treatment and actionable advice to help patients make informed choices about their spine health.
Scoliosis Awareness Month: Sharing Knowledge and Celebrating Advances in Care!
Panelists: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, Surgeon-in-ChiefThe Och Spine Hospital, Columbia New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY Suken...
Do No Harm: A Remarkable Conversation Between a Patient and Her Spine Surgeon
Join us for this captivating conversation with world-renowned spine surgeon, Lawrence Lenke, MD, and one of...
Understanding Adolescent Scoliosis
Was your child recently diagnosed with scoliosis? If so, this panel is for you! In this...
Scoliosis: Data, Tech & Treatment for Adult Deformity
With the advancements in technology and data, treatments for spinal deformity and pain are abundant for...
What Patients Need to Know About Adult Deformity
What should spine patients know about adult deformity? Dr. Rita T. Roy and Dr. Thomas C....
Podcasts
Inspiring stories on healing and recovery from patients who have achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care.
Overcoming the Curve: A Triumph over the Challenges of Scoliosis
Summary: This competitive athlete refused to let scoliosis define his life. After years of unbearable pain,...
Straightening the Path: A Scoliosis Patient’s Journey
Summary: On this episode of Get Back to It, we’re sharing the inspiring journey of a...
Spine Surgery Success: Overcoming One of the Most Severe Cases of Scoliosis
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced...
Scoliosis is Not a Straight Journey: A Professional Dancer’s Pursuit of Passion
Summary: For Scoliosis Awareness Month, our “Get Back to It” podcast highlights a tale of resilience...
Bending but Not Breaking: Debbie Fox’s Triumph Over Scoliosis
Debbie Fox began her journey when she began having back and neck pain following the birth...
From Childhood Curve to Adult Triumph: Sheryl’s Scoliosis Journey
In this episode of Get Back To It, Sheryl shares her remarkable story. In 8th grade,...
Scoliosis Superpowers: Jennifer and Liam’s Heroic Adventure
Unleash your inner superhero in this heartfelt episode of the “Get Back to It” podcast, where...
Brace Yourself for Ava’s Spinal Adventure: A Girl Scout’s Tale of Scoliosis Triumph
In this episode of the “Get Back To It Podcast” host Rita Roy, spoke with Ava,...
Unleashing the Power of Perseverance: How Suzanne Reclaimed Her Life
In this episode of the “Get Back To It” podcast, Rita speaks with registered nurse, Suzanne...
Pat Schellhorn: Resiliency and Determination Helps a Scoliosis Patient Get the Treatment She Needs
In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast , Rita Roy had the pleasure...
Hope Through Aging with Scoliosis, with Spinal Champion, Nancy Finch
NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Nancy Finch. Nancy is an 83...
Navigating School with Scoliosis, With Spinal Champion, Ella T.
We’re celebrating scoliosis warriors this Scoliosis Awareness month! National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy,...
“Out of Pain, Into Hope” with Spinal Champion and 2020 Gala Chair, Jennifer Marron
When Spinal Champion and 2020 Chair of our We’ve Got Your Back Gala, Jennifer Marron, was...
From Youth Scoliosis to Advocacy with Sydnee L.
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and we had the opportunity to sit down with young...
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