Jose Canseco

I had already developed inherited back problems. I had degenerative disk disease, a form of scoliosis, arthritis. And I truly believe that if it weren't for the use of steroids - I'm not saying steroids is for everyone, but in my case in general, if I have not used steroids, I mean, physically right now I'd probably be a wreck.

Cuban Athlete

Kurt Cobain

My body is damaged from music in two ways. I have a red irritation in my stomach. It's psychosomatic, caused by all the anger and the screaming. I have scoliosis, where the curvature of your spine is bent, and the weight of my guitar has made it worse. I'm always in pain, and that adds to the anger in our music.

American Singer

Martha Hunt

I try to keep it in a very low impact - I have scoliosis, so exercises can be really hard on my back, whether it's too much running, jumping or boxing. I'll do those things once in a while, but I keep it mostly Pilates, resistance-band based, softer exercises that build strength from inside the muscle.

American Model

Renee Elise Goldsberry

I had spinal surgery to correct scoliosis when I was 16 years old. The only thing that scared me about the procedure was that it would make me two inches taller. At the time, I had a crush on a boy who was about my height - and I was worried that if I were taller than him, it would never happen!

American Actress

Fitness is very important to me because it helps give me a routine when I travel. It gives me one hour of 'me' time and passes the time when I'm lonely. Living with scoliosis serves as a constant reminder to keep my core and back strong. If I get lazy, I feel it in my back first.

Logan Lerman

My whole family is in orthotics and prosthetics, so I grew up having to check for scoliosis every week. 'Come over. Let me feel your spine.

American Actor

Emil Ferris

I was born with fairly serious scoliosis, and I did not walk at all until I was about two-and-a-half years old.

American Writer

Joan Smalls

I also work out because I have scoliosis. I have to maintain certain strength in my core.

Puerto Rican Model

Usain Bolt

But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn't really bother me.

Jamaican Athlete

Scoliosis is a health issue and not an injury, so use it in medical or health-related discussions.

Medical Condition

When talking about scoliosis, show sensitivity as it can be a painful or difficult subject for some.

Serious Topic

Use 'scoliosis' in formal or technical contexts, such as medical reports or professional discussions.

Technical Term

 Researchers have linked poor posture to scoliosis, tension headaches, and back pain, though it isn't the exclusive cause of any of them. Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture.

The benefits of good...

 He had a scoliosis and therefore must have been looked after quite carefully by other female, and probably much smaller, members of his family group, to have got to where he did in life, age 12. Unfortunately for him, he fell into a swamp and couldn't get out.

Louise Leakey: Digging...

 it helps me with everything I have scoliosis I have tried other like pain medication for my scoliosis and they do