At this year’s 2025 ISSG Annual Meeting, our patient Advocacy Spotlight will be on the organization: Back to Healing. As of 2024, Back to Healing (BTH) has reached more than 7 million people. By focusing on the artistic beauty and the unique physical impact spinal curvatures have on the human body, they aim to reach millions more. Through impactful projects, programs, campaigns and mission trips, they break through both physical and mental health stigmas encountered within our society. As research shows, the psychological effects of scoliosis is an invisible, yet ever present burden carried by individuals facing its challenges on a daily basis. Therefore, those at BTH truly believe in celebrating the remarkable stories of our Scoli Warriors to advance society’s and healthcare provider’s understanding of the emotional impact and need for empowerment, diversity and representation within the scoliosis community.
Founded in 2016 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BTH’s mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by scoliosis through mental health awareness, empowerment, education and advocacy.creates projects and programs that transform mindsets to help break the stigma of scoliosis. Check out the BACK TO HEALING website for more information: