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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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Anxiety
What is anxiety? Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. We all have things that we worry about: health, family, money, etc. However, anxiety disorders involve much more than just the temporary worry many may experience. For people with anxiety disorders, their anxiety do not go away after a while, and can worsen over…
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Back Bracing for Scoliosis
Back bracing is typically recommended for children who are still growing and who have a moderate curvature (higher than 25 degrees). The primary goal of bracing is to prevent the spinal curvature from progressing as the patient ages–some patients can even achieve curve reduction through bracing. To determine if back bracing will be effective on…
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Stretches for Scoliosis
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. Scoliosis can often cause muscular imbalances: one side of the back becomes tighter while the other becomes weaker. Stretching can release tight muscles and alleviate pain, particularly…
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Invisible Disability: Challenging bias to enable change
TEDx Talk by Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee 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. She highlights how people with invisible disabilities face the burden of being judged or labeled…
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The Spine Saga 