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Embrace Your Curve: Elizabeth's Story ๐![]()
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Next in our Embrace Your Curve campaign is Elizabeth Davies.![]()
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Elizabeth was diagnosed with scoliosis in 1959 and, a few years later in 1963, was recommended spinal surgery in Edinburgh.![]()
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Her recovery was a long journey, taking around 12 months in total and meaning she missed a year of school. But looking back all these years later, Elizabeth describes her surgery as a blessing, something that gave her the opportunity to move forward and live her life.![]()
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Elizabeth's story is a powerful reminder of how far scoliosis treatment has come, and how life-changing the right support and care can be.![]()
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For anyone newly diagnosed, Elizabeth's message is one of hope: your journey may feel overwhelming at first, but there is a future beyond scoliosis. ๐![]()
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โถ๏ธ Watch Elizabeth's story.![]()
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๐ฉ We'd still love to hear from you! Record a short video answering "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and send it to communications@ssr.org.uk.![]()
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#EmbraceYourCurve #Scoliosis #ScoliosisSupport #ScoliosisAwareness #PatientVoices #YouAreNotAlone
Embrace Your Curve: Deborah's Story ๐![]()
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Next in our Embrace Your Curve campaign is Deborah Daminabo (@boskyi).![]()
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Deborah recently underwent spinal fusion surgery as part of her scoliosis journey.![]()
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Speaking to her 11-year-old self, Deborah shares a powerful message: embrace who you are. Your curve does not define you, and it should never stop you from living your life to the fullest.![]()
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A beautiful reminder that scoliosis is just one part of your story. It does not limit who you can become or the life you can create. ๐![]()
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โถ๏ธ Watch Deborah's story.![]()
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๐ฉ We'd still love to hear from you! Record a short video answering "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and send it to communications@ssr.org.uk.![]()
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#EmbraceYourCurve #Scoliosis #ScoliosisSupport #ScoliosisAwareness #PatientVoices #YouAreNotAlone
Embrace Your Curve: Curtis' Story ๐![]()
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Next in our Embrace Your Curve campaign is Curtis Newman-Jones (@cnj_pt).![]()
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Curtis shares an important message for anyone starting their scoliosis journey: your body may be different, but that doesn't mean it has to limit your potential.![]()
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Learning to accept your body and embrace what makes you unique can be a powerful part of the journey. Scoliosis is only one part of who you are, it doesn't define what you can achieve.![]()
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Curtis knows this better than most. Earlier this year, he took on the incredible challenge of walking 1 million steps in January to raise awareness and funds for SSR. An amazing physical achievement that showed exactly what's possible.![]()
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A reminder that your scoliosis doesn't have to hold you back. ๐![]()
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โถ๏ธ Watch Curtis' story.![]()
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๐ฉ We'd still love to hear from you! Record a short video answering "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and send it to communications@ssr.org.uk.![]()
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#EmbraceYourCurve #Scoliosis #ScoliosisSupport #ScoliosisAwareness #PatientVoices #YouAreNotAlone
Embrace Your Curve: Chloe's Story ๐![]()
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Next in our Embrace Your Curve campaign is Chloe Hayler (@chloehayler_).![]()
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Chloe was diagnosed with scoliosis at just 12 years old, and this year marks 10 years since she began her scoliosis journey.![]()
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If she could go back and speak to her younger self, Chloe would share a powerful message: donโt be ashamed of your scoliosis. What once felt difficult became something she now sees as her superpower.![]()
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A beautiful reminder that scoliosis is only one part of who you are and the things that make us different can become the things that make us stronger. ๐![]()
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โถ๏ธ Watch Chloeโs story.![]()
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๐ฉ We'd still love to hear from you! Record a short video answering "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and send it to communications@ssr.org.uk.![]()
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#EmbraceYourCurve #Scoliosis #ScoliosisSupport #ScoliosisAwareness #PatientVoices #YouAreNotAlone
Embrace Your Curve: Charlotte's Story ๐![]()
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Next in our Embrace Your Curve campaign is Charlotte Arch.![]()
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Charlotte was diagnosed with scoliosis after seeing a hip specialist. Just six months later, she underwent spinal surgery, a life-changing journey that happened far quicker than she ever expected.![]()
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Her message for anyone who's just been diagnosed is simple: fight for yourself. Trust your instincts, ask questions, do your research, and don't be afraid to advocate for the care you need. She also encourages people to connect with others who are going through a similar experience, because you don't have to face scoliosis alone.![]()
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A thoughtful reminder that knowledge, support and self-advocacy can make all the difference. ๐![]()
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โถ๏ธ Watch Charlotte's story.![]()
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๐ฉ We'd still love to hear from you! Record a short video answering "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and send it to communications@ssr.org.uk.![]()
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#EmbraceYourCurve #Scoliosis #ScoliosisSupport #ScoliosisAwareness #PatientVoices #YouAreNotAlone
Embrace Your Curve: Brooke's Story ๐![]()
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Next up in our Embrace Your Curve campaign is Brooke Haines.![]()
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This year's theme is "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and Brooke's message is one of confidence and encouragement.![]()
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If she could speak to her younger self, she'd remind her that she's unique, stronger than she realises, and that she can get through this. Most importantly, scoliosis doesn't have to hold you back from living the life you want.![]()
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A powerful reminder for anyone at the beginning of their scoliosis journey. ๐![]()
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โถ๏ธ Watch Brooke's story.![]()
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๐ฉ We'd still love to hear from you! Record a short video answering "If you're newly diagnosed, this is for you..." and send it to communications@ssr.org.uk.![]()
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#EmbraceYourCurve #Scoliosis #ScoliosisSupport #ScoliosisAwareness #PatientVoices #YouAreNotAlone
