By Grimsby Telegraph
A GROUNDBREAKING spine treatment has revived the shattered ambitions of a hockey fanatic who had dreamed of becoming a PE teacher.
Rebecca Amass, 14, of Yarborough Road, Grimsby, was just 12 when she was diagnosed with scoliosis – a severe curve in her spine, which she feared would ruin her chances.However, after just four weeks undertaking a daily programme of muscle-strengthening exercises from Scoliosis SOS she now has hope for the future.
Scoliosis is a progressive condition which causes the spine to excessively curve sideways.It affects more than four per cent of the population and if left untreated can lead to fatal heart and lung problems.
Current treatment in the UK is an incredibly risky procedure which involves metal rods being inserted in the spine and fusing it solid.
Having always led an active lifestyle, people first noticed something was wrong when Rebecca was becoming tired more quickly and complaining of aches and pains in her back. In a state of panic, Rebecca’s mum immediately booked to see the family GP who gave them the devastating diagnosis.
