I often have Children stare at me in curiosity. On a few occasions many years ago when I’m waiting for a bus, young children of 3-5 years old would look and ask their mum ‘what’s wrong with that man?’ More often than not the mum would tell their child of and cross the road in embarrassment! Children sometimes ask about the bump on my head, or the way I walk. And I welcome it. Curiosity is how we grow. I was born with Klippel-Feil Syndrome, which affects how my spine and neck

I’ve been having massages on and off for over 15 years. I was born with Kyphoscoliosis and never had surgery to correct it so I have no metal work. This was because of all the other medical conditions I have. For me, massage is one of the few alternative treatments that genuinely helps with scoliosis—alongside hydrotherapy (and mainstream swimming, if you can cope with cold water!). I started because I thought it might benefit my severe scoliosis. But it’s also supported my m

This has been taken from the Scoliosis, Support and Research charity (formerly Scoliosis Association UK). They are launching a new initiative Empowering workplaces, schools, and communities to take action for people living with scoliosis. Join the movement supporting early detection, awareness, and better outcomes for scoliosis. Our brand-new Back The Curve initiative makes it simple for businesses, workplaces, schools, clubs and community groups to get involved. Whether