words from the founder
about the spine saga
Hi, I’m Lucy, the founder of The Spine Saga. When I first was diagnosed with scoliosis, I was overwhelmed by all the different information regarding this condition; I didn’t know where to start. After years of struggling with this condition, I would like to consider myself a scoliosis connoisseur.
I founded The Spine Saga to help those with scoliosis, or whose loved ones have scoliosis, who are unsure where to turn to for accurate information. The Spine Sage also highlights other invisible disabilities as I believe education and awareness on all invisible disabilities is imperative to fostering a supportive and kind community for all. Please stay a while and explore the site!
the basics
scoliosis for beginners
Unsure of where to start? Check out the “Scoliosis FAQ” page for everything you need to know regarding scoliosis!
Check out the blog!
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Debunking Common Myths About Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects about 2-3% of the American population. There are many myths surrounding scoliosis, a lot of which are misleading, making it difficult for people to understand scoliosis and how it affects those who live with it. I want to help set the record straight in this
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Surgical Treatments for Scoliosis
Usually, surgical treatment for scoliosis is recommended by doctors for those with severe curves (45-50 degrees or higher); this is to prevent the curvature from worsening. Although, when a doctor might recommend surgery as treatment for scoliosis may differ on a case by case basis, too. The most common surgery for scoliosis is spinal fusion:
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Pilates for Scoliosis
I have been following the exercises in this video for the past five years. They have helped me deal with the back pain that my scoliosis brings, allowing me to remain active. Jessica does a great job in explaining how to do each exercise and giving you tips and tricks to make sure that your
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Cystic Fibrosis
Check out this video that explains what cystic fibrosis is! Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that can cause severe damage to the lungs, digestive systems, and other body organs. An estimated 40,000 children and adults are living with cystic fibrosis in the United States. In people who have CF, mutations in the cystic
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Stretches can be highly beneficial for people with scoliosis. While they won’t necessarily correct the spinal curvature, they can help relieve discomfort, improve mobility, and promote muscular balance. These are four of my favorite stretches to help relieve back pain.
Invisible Disability: Challenging bias to enable change
In this TEDx Talk, Dr. Mukherjee, Co-Chair of the Disabled Doctors Network, shares her personal struggle with temporal lobe epilepsy and the misunderstanding she has experienced to embracing self-advocacy and rediscovering her identity.
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