Scoliosis Research Society

Stacy successfully pursued her dream of becoming a professional golfer after scoliosis treatment.

During my scoliosis journey, I felt alone and sometimes scared. I have created a series of videos with the hopes of helping others with scoliosis.

These days I am willing to try almost any activity that might strengthen my back. There’s a daily workout routine plus rock climbing, surfing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, climbing Mount Rigani, and I even got my sailing license too.

Please know that Scoliosis does have an end and it is survivable. I can honestly say going through the surgery was so worth it!

Gymnastics was all I could think about in fourth grade. I begged my parents to let me take classes.

I started modeling after being "discovered" at the age of thirteen. I was that cliché awkward pre-teen that every model claims to have once been; skinny, long-limbed, and bug-eyed.

I started the study of dance at the age of four and for many years it was just a hobby and something fun to do after school.

Brennen was 12 years old when he presented for care. He has Prader-Willi syndrome which is associated with the development of scoliosis.

Brielle's thoracic curve was reduced from 35 to 12 degrees after just two years of a full time bracing program.

Everything is spinning. Two thousand kids are shouting but I can't hear them. A tiara is placed on my head and a bouquet of red roses in my hands.

In a revolutionary treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS), a team of surgeons implanted Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR) in two children from California.

When I was born, I was faced with many challenges. I was put on a breathing machine immediately after I was born because I was unable to breathe on my own like most newborns.

Prior to surgery, at the age of 13, Megan was number one in her division in Missouri in Full Contact Olympic Sport Taekwondo. She also had scoliosis.

Little Ceren's story begins even before she was born; she was diagnosed with a spinal condition at 23 weeks gestation.

Since that surgery, I have had a third child, Simon. I cannot imagine where I would be in life without the right physician and the right surgery.

Sechaba's journey started in Matsieng, Lesotho in Southern Africa and ended half way across the world at Shriners hospital for children in the United States.

I was 12 years old when my first signs of scoliosis began to show. I was swimming when a friend's mom noticed.

From a very small age, I wanted to be a ballet dancer.

Joshua is 14 years old. He wears a Milwaukee brace for kyphosis.

Nora is 14 years old. She wears a custom TLSO brace for scoliosis.

At only six months old, physicians diagnosed Matson with infantile idiopathic scoliosis.

Farrer had been to the heights of women's golf, playing on the LPGA Tour from 1968 to 1979.

Look How Much I Have Grown! Hannah turned into a beautiful teenager in part due to the amazing transformation that occurred following her surgery.

Walking and sitting had become difficult with shooting pains down her leg. Now she can ski with her Grandchildren!

Enduring a rapid progression of the scoliosis that took her to an almost crippled state. Some battles can be won!

After declining so much physically, depended on a walker and considering a care center, Antoinette now looks and feel like a new person.

Colombian girl begins new life after scoliosis surgery.

Jessica developed "flatback disorder" after spinal surgery many years ago. Her doctor restored her ability to stand up straight using modern osteotomy techniques.

Cody had spine surgery to treat severe neuromuscular kyphoscoliosis. He now can see straight ahead and walk farther than ever.

Angela describes her life after scoliosis surgery and 20 years later. She now dedicates her life to educating patients with scoliosis.