Scoliosis: Life, Support & Friends

Jess contact How To Look Good twisted to talk to us about her Scoliosis Charity Ball which is taking place on the same day as our own event in York.   Jess is 15 years old and is raising money for Scoliosis, her event will be held at Jocasta's Lincoln.    Jess says "Scolio is a charity that I set up which sends gifts and grants wishes to children around the UK with serious conditions and illnesses. I set up Scolio after an operation to correct my Scoliosis where unfortunately I suffered rare complications (I have now made an almost full recovery)"   Tickets for the ball are £40 which includes a welcome drink, 3 course meal, coffee, raffle, disco, auction, photographer and live entertainment by Off Limits!    This will be a brilliant night which shouldn't be missed, says Jess.   "I really hope you are able to join us as it would be great to see as many people as possible there."   For tickets to the Scolio Ball, please contact Jess vi...

So I had my half-yearly back check up at the hospital on Tuesday the 24th. Here's a quick report: X-RAYS Bone development: My hand was x-rayed. It revealed that I only had a small amount of growth left. Yay!:D SPINAL: My current curves are both 18 - 19 degrees, same as last time. They aren't progressing. ORTHOPEDIC: My doctor looked at the wounds on my back and saw the x-rays. He concluded that I only needed to wear my brace 18 hours a day from now on! He told me that 6 hours wouldn't make much of a difference, seeing as I only have a small amount of growth left and the brace wouldn't be able to fix a huge amount. ORTHOTIC: My orthotist looked at the scars and told me to wear my brace looser. He put padding in the lower side as well. He advised me to wear my brace to school, as it involves sitting down, which is the worst of the three postures. He said the best time not to wear it is when I'm asleep. Best news: the orthotist said next time I come in March, I probab...