Minor Issues: Life lessons from having scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to form an “S” or “C” shape. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS
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SINGAPORE – Four years ago, when my son was 13, he brought home a letter for a follow-up check for scoliosis. My heart sank.

It revived a barrage of memories of when I was diagnosed with scoliosis, or curved backbone, as a teenager.

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