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Models with scoliosis?
I have had scoliosis since I was 13 and spent three years in physical therapy. I am unable to lie flat on my back with my lower back touching a surface, which is fine if you don't mind a permanently arched back. Just one more reason for staying behind the camera instead of in front (in addition to being fat and ugly ). I do have to be thoughtful about what contortions I practice in my efforts to get the right angle on an image. Jan 27 11 05:10 pm Link I have it, barely noticeable, has never been an issue with modeling. Jan 28 11 08:19 pm Link I have scoliosis.. pretty bad but according to docs not bad enough for surgery. Anyway I have to admit it can affect me standing straight, that can be a challenge but im learning to work with it. Some poses look funny on me, or some I can't even do.. it's definitely a burden but I prove that it can be done. Jan 28 11 08:20 pm Link I've always been checked and always come out negative for it and any other back issues! Jan 28 11 10:55 pm Link I have/had a bad case of scoliosis. My spine was in the shape of a S, my body was starting to twist and look really bad, and i even have a hump on one side of my back because of it. I had surgery for it when i was 12. I had trouble breathing since my body was twisting and the doctor told me if i had waiting a couple more months i wouldn't of been living. because how bad my curve was. And even though it has stopped me from doing what i love.....cheer leading, gymnastics and skateboarding. I have learned that modeling has made me feel better about it. You cant really tell it unless you stare. and when i bend over you can tell i have a hump on one side of my back. Jan 30 11 05:03 pm Link I have it, kind of a long story. I have 6 screws and 2 rods from L4-S1. I have a C shape inbetween my shoulder blades. I have a lot of shoulder/arm pain from it. Sometimes its fine, sometimes it hurts. I also have migraines and vertigo from it, I take medicine daily for it. If I don't take it, I am a mess that day. Nausea, vertigo, etc.. its awful! Jan 30 11 06:32 pm Link Abby Hawkins wrote: Same here. My spine is also slightly twisted like a spiral. Obviously to a very small degree but I couldn't think of a better way to explain it. Jan 30 11 07:23 pm Link i do.. shaped like an "S" but very minor... 10% on top 10% on bottom... Jan 30 11 08:11 pm Link i DID BUT GOT CORRECTIVE SURGERY FOR IT LEAVING ME WTH A IMPLENTED ROD ALONG SPINE AND A MARK TO REMIND ME OF MY BATTLES Sep 09 12 04:32 pm Link Awww...mennn thought I was the only one. :p. I have major case of scoliosis. had to quit modeling cus no show/designer was interested in having a "curvy" chick rock the runway. I should be tall and graceful, instead I am unbalanced and humpy. smh! Oct 25 12 05:32 pm Link |