Elizabeth Taylor had scoliosis and suffered back problems all her life. In October 2004 she underwent spinal surgery to repair seven compression fractures in her spine. “My body’s a real mess,” she stated in a 2004 interview at the age of 72. “I’ve become one of those poor little women who’s bent sideways. I feel … Read more
Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter and a five-time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 meters, the 200 meters and the 4×100 meters relay. He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, and is one of only seven athletes to win … Read more
Maritza Correia American Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Maritza Correia was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 7, her doctor urged her to take swim lessons or gymnastics as her course of treatment. Since Maritza lived in Puerto Rico with access to many beaches she opted for swimming and the rest is history. When she … Read more
Jeanette Lee “Black Widow” World Champion Pool Player At the age of thirteen, Jeanette was diagnosed with scoliosis and underwent scoliosis surgery. The procedure involved techniques to fuse the vertebrae along the curve of her spine. Metal rods and other instrumentation were attached to her spine in order to hold her vertebrae together while the … Read more
Approximately 4% of the world’s population has scoliosis in some form or another. There are many celebrities with scoliosis and many of them are athletes. Some athletes with scoliosis have found relief of symptoms through their chosen profession, while others have experienced setbacks in their sport because of their scoliosis. Below is a list of … Read more