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Recovering from spinal fusion surgery can bring a number of challenges, including eating well when your body needs nutrition the most.![]()
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In this edition of Backbone, dietitian Laura Allen shares practical guidance on nutrition and recovery after spinal fusion surgery, including:![]()
🥛 Protein and energy intake![]()
☀️ Vitamin D and bone health![]()
💧 Hydration and nourishing drinks![]()
🍽️ Simple tips for eating well during recovery![]()
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A really helpful and reassuring read for anyone preparing for surgery, recovering themselves, or supporting a loved one through the process.![]()
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📖 Read now via the link in our bio.
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This edition features a special three-part contribution from Pain UK exploring what it’s really like to live with scoliosis pain.![]()
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The series covers:![]()
🩺 Understanding scoliosis pain and NHS care options![]()
🏥 Pain management and treatment approaches![]()
💪 Self-care, pacing, and building strength at home![]()
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A huge thank you to @painukcio and contributor Amanda Tonks, HCPC-registered physiotherapist, for helping bring together such an informative and supportive feature for our community.![]()
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📖 Read the latest edition of Backbone via the link in our bio.
The Spring 2026 edition of Backbone Magazine is out now! 🌿📖![]()
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Issue 5 is packed with expert-led articles, community stories, research updates, fundraising highlights, and practical advice for people affected by scoliosis.![]()
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Inside this issue:![]()
🩺 A special three-part feature from @painukcio on scoliosis pain, NHS care, and self-management![]()
🦴 Nutrition and recovery after spinal fusion surgery![]()
🔬 New scoliosis research projects funded by SSR![]()
🚶 Updates on Walk Together: Step for Scoliosis![]()
💬 Community contributions, support services, and more![]()
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A huge thank you to all of the clinicians, contributors, researchers, volunteers, and community members who helped make this edition possible.![]()
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If you’d like to contribute to a future edition of Backbone, we’d love to hear from you:![]()
📧 [communications@ssr.org.uk](mailto:communications@ssr.org.uk)![]()
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📖 Read now via the link in our bio.
⏳ Under 1 month to go…![]()
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Walk Together is nearly here.![]()
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On 14 June, communities across the UK will come together for Scoliosis Awareness Month and you can still be part of it.![]()
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🚶 Walk![]()
☕ Connect![]()
💛 Show your support![]()
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It’s not too late to sign up.![]()
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🔗 ssr.org.uk/walk-together/![]()
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#WalkTogether #StepForScoliosis #ScoliosisAwareness
A huge thank you to everybody who joined us for our Leeds Patient Event.![]()
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It was such a special day filled with support, connection, learning and shared experiences within the scoliosis community.![]()
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Thank you to all of our speakers, volunteers and attendees for making it such a welcoming and positive event. We loved meeting you all 🙌![]()
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#scoliosis #patientevent #scoliosissupport #Community
📢 Join us for our Bristol Patient Event on Saturday 27th June!![]()
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A full-day event for anyone affected by scoliosis, featuring talks from experienced specialists covering both adolescent scoliosis and adult spine health.![]()
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🗓 Saturday 27th June![]()
📍 Novotel Bristol Centre![]()
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm![]()
🎟 Tickets available now![]()
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Morning sessions:![]()
• Adolescent scoliosis![]()
• Treatment options![]()
• Support and management![]()
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Afternoon sessions:![]()
• Spine health and wellbeing![]()
• Treatments and management![]()
• Physiotherapy and movement![]()
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🥗 Lunch included (with vegan option available)![]()
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A brilliant opportunity to hear from leading specialists, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the journey.![]()
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🔗 Places are limited – book your ticket today!![]()
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Scan the QR code or book here: app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ScoliosisSupportAndResearch/bristolevent.html
