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Scoliosis is a lateral (sideways) curve of the spine. It happens most often in girls, but boys can have it too.

Below you will find a variety of resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone with scoliosis.

Books

Bookie and the scoliosis diagnosis

Saab, Nina -- Ottawa: Nina Saab, 2008.

This is the story of a little girl's experience with discovering she has scoliosis. This story educates children and parents on the disease with playful dialogue and lighthearted illustrations.

Scoliosis

Silverstein, Alvin -- New York: Franklin Watts, 2002.

Scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine, develops in some children as they are growing. This introductory book gives an overview of this medical condition.

Scoliosis: ascending the curve

Lyons, Brooke -- New York: M. Evans and Company Inc., 1999.

Provides an understanding of how scoliosis is diagnosed and managed, state-of-the art treatments, and how to deal with the psychological impact of scoliosis.

Scoliosis: preparing for surgery 

Joncas, Julie -- Montréal: Hôpital Sainte-Justine, 2000.

This book is aimed specifically at adolescents who undergo corrective surgery for scoliosis as well as their families. The author explains in detail, what are scoliosis and corrective surgery; it also gives all the information about the hospital and what to expect pre-and post-op.

Straight talk with the curvy girls: scoliosis: brace yourself for what you need to know 

Mulvaney, Theresa E.; Stoltz, Robin. -- New York: Straight Talk Scoliosis, 2013.

This book guides the reader through the unique challenges of living with scoliosis. Intimate dialogue with scoliosis-affected teens and their families, and conversations with medical professionals prepare readers to ask the right questions and better understand treatment options.

There's an "S" on my back: "S" is for scoliosis

Mahony, Mary -- Belmont, MA: Redding Press, 1999.

When Maisey MacGuire finds out she has scoliosis, she must learn how to cope with the condition and with the changes that wearing a brace brings to her life.

Understanding scoliosis

Satkunarasa, Shen; deLoache, Shawn. -- New York: Medikidz USA, Inc., 2018.

In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help the reader and Jessica understand scoliosis.

What can I give you? 

Mahony, Mary -- Belmont, MA: Redding Press, 1997.

Author and mother Mary Mahony takes you on a remarkable journey, one in which she chronicles the life of her family following her daughter Erin's scoliosis diagnosis. It is a story of pain, discovery, uncertainty, happiness, and ultimately hope and resilience.

Websites

  • Scoliosis – MedlinePlus from the U.S. National Library of Medicine
  • What Causes Scoliosis? – About Kids Health 
  • Kids Health – Information for Kids, Teens and Parents from the Nemours Foundation
  • National Scoliosis Foundation
  • Scoliosis Research Society 
  • Scoliosis: Should I (or My Child) Have Surgery? – Health Link BC
  • Low back pain exercise program — St-Justine

Pamphlets

What you need to know: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis — CHEO

Low back pain exercise program — St-Justine

Local contacts

  • Curvy Girls Ottawa Support Group
    613-233-1235
    curvygirlsottawa@gmail.com

Disclaimer

These resources are for educational purposes only. If you have any questions, ask your health-care provider.

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