Jessica Ashwood currently holds the Australian record for both the 400m and 800m freestyle. Jessica was diagnosed in her early teens with a severe S-shaped scoliosis. She has forgone both scoliosis surgery and scoliosis bracing because both treatments would end her career. Her S-curve creates a challenge as it affects her balance both in and … Read more
Lamar Gant – World Record Powerlifter There’s a common misconception that scoliosis is caused by weakness. That if the person merely worked out or strengthened this “weaker” side of the body their scoliosis would disappear. This is simply not true for idiopathic scoliosis and demonstrates a basic misunderstanding of the condition. Though the exact cause … Read more
Giuliana Rancic – Entertainment Journalist Giuliana Rancic is a entertainment television journalist most known for her work on The E! network. In her new memoir, Going Off Script, Rancic reveals she was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 13. Guiliana received spinal corrective surgery at the age of 21 which left her with a … Read more
tHe BiZaRrE wOrLd oF sCoLiOsIs Animals with Scoliosis Just like people, animal can exhibit scoliosis—even house pets. The images below show regular house cats that just happen to have scoliosis. In fact, the image on the right is from a pet rescue website and they note that Scoli (aptly named) is inhibited in no way. Much like … Read more
Linda Blair – Actress Linda Blair, is most known for her childhood role in the film The Exorcist. In some notorious scenes, Blair violently trashes around on a levitating bed. Blair says she’s never been the same since she starred in the film. Due to a mechanical failure while filming the scene, she sustained a slight … Read more
Shailene Woodley – Actress Woodley is known for portraying Beatrice Prior in the Divergent series and for other roles like The Fault in Our Stars and Big Little Lies. When she was 15 she was diagnosed with a 38 degree Idiopathic Scoliosis. Woodley was diagnosed later than most because she had passed a scoliosis screening in … Read more
Liza May Minnelli was born in Hollywood, California. She is an American actress, singer and Broadway performer. Liza is the daughter of Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli. Though her first appearances were with her superstar mother, Liza has established a substantial career as a performer. She is among the few entertainers who have … Read more
Kristin Kreuk – Actress Kristin Kreuk was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is most known for her roles as Lana Lang in the series Smallville and for her role in the Canadian series Edgemont. She currently stars in the series Beauty & the Beast and is also a film producer . Though she is … Read more
Chloe Sevigny – Actress Chloe Sevigny is an American film actress, fashion designer and former model, from Darien, Connecticut. In the 90’s Sevigny frequented New York City and gained attention for her unique style. She was labeled the new “it girl” of the New York fashion scene. Many consider Sevigny a fashion icon and she has … Read more
n a very poignant article, “Scoliosis Changed My Whole Life—Like it does Many, Many Women”, Leah LaRocco, a scoliosis sufferer, details her personal experience with the condition. In the article she writes: My journey with Scoliosis began the day I went to the doctor following a bout with Lyme Disease at 12 years old. A routine physical … Read more
Renee Russo – Actress Rene Marie Russo was born in Burbank, California. She is an actress and former model known for her roles in movies such as Tin Cup, Lethal Weapon and recently Thor. Rene was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 10. In junior high school she started wearing a full-torso brace, which she … Read more
Laura Dern – Actress Laura Elizabeth Dern was born in Los Angeles, California. She is an American actress, film director and producer. Laura has appeared in over 50 movie and television roles. Laura is best known for playing Dr Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park I and III. She most recently starred in the HBO series … Read more