The future is hard to talk about, because it’s largely unknown. I have no idea what to expect in the next 10 years. I have no idea… Read more “The Part of Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion That Is Really Hard to Talk About”
Author: thecurvyspine
The Curvy Spine tells my story — a true story — about what it was like to grow up with Scoliosis. Each blog post, goes into the details of a specific event in my life. You won’t know what happens next unless you keep reading. Every two weeks (roughly, if I have time), I will post the next chapter in the story, so it’s important to read the posts in order.
Six Challenges People with Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Will Understand
I have scoliosis, and I am fused pretty much all the way up and down my spine, which makes me part bionic. I know, I know, lucky… Read more “Six Challenges People with Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Will Understand”
Dear Me: Here’s What You Need to Read on a Bad Day
Dear self, I am going to keep this one short and sweet, because I know how you get when you are in this much pain. You get… Read more “Dear Me: Here’s What You Need to Read on a Bad Day”
Scoliosis Stigma and the Invisible Disability
“Eliana the camel has two humps.” That’s the chant I heard more than once as a teen. I don’t think it was meant to hurt my feelings,… Read more “Scoliosis Stigma and the Invisible Disability”
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and Pregnancy
Second Trimester – 19 Weeks New symptoms have been sneaking up and I think it’s important to share with you what’s happening. In this video, I discuss… Read more “Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and Pregnancy”
19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist
The day had finally come to meet Dr. Mark Sinclair. How did it go? Well, it isn’t easy to explain, because somewhere within the past nineteen years… Read more “19. Dr. Mark Sinclair: My Pediatric Orthopedist”
6 Comments Made by Medical Professionals That I Wish I could Forget
As with all professions out there, there are some amazing people working in the medical field, yet there are also some really horrible ones who leave you… Read more “6 Comments Made by Medical Professionals That I Wish I could Forget”
