EastEnders star Rita Simmons reveals she is set to undergo a breast reduction to help ease her scoliosis woes as she prepares for surgery in health update
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EastEnders' Rita Simmons has revealed that she is set to undergo surgery to have a breast reduction as she shared a post to Instagram on Saturday.The actress, 49, who played Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap, suffers from a debilitating spine condition called scoliosis.This is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can cause mobility issues and pain.And now the star has explained that she is having surgery in three weeks to help with the pain she endures from it.Rita confessed that she has now given up her 'rancid habit' of vaping, and she is prepared to say goodbye to her 'massively annoying boobs'.She shared a slew of snaps and clips, including a photo of an X-ray of her spine and a video displaying her chest. EastEnders star Rita Simmons has revealed she is set to undergo a breast reduction to help ease her scoliosis woes as she shared a health update to Instagram on Saturday The actress, who played Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap, suffers from a debilitating spine condition called scoliosis - a curvature of the spine that can cause mobility issues and painIn the caption, she said: 'Apart from the fact it's a rancid habit that needed to go, there was another reason… surgery in 3 weeks.'It's finally time to say goodbye to my massively annoying boobs. The pain they cause my back just isn't necessary anymore.'This chapter seems to be about getting rid of everything that doesn't serve me… the womb, the alcohol, the sugar, the fags/vape…so let's do the boobs too. The boobs definitely do not serve me.'Because of my particular scoliosis and the state of the rest of my back, I'm not a candidate for spinal surgery.'My spine can't be 'fixed', so my focus is on doing everything I can to reduce pain and slow the progression of the curves.'They'll never be cured — so we work with what we've got,' she explained.'I can't lie… pain relief aside, I'm also looking forward to not having the rib hump at the back and the two mountains at the front. Let's lose those mountains.'Rita then explained that she was sharing this because 'adult scoliosis isn't talked about enough and this is just one of the many curveballs women with scoliosis can experience'. And now the star has explained that she is having surgery in three weeks to help with the pain she endures from itFans flocked to the comments section to wish Rita well as they related to her spinal health woes.One person wrote: 'Good luck!! Your curvy spine will be so happy after.''I've had scoliosis since small it's bloody painful hope all goes well' 'Best of luck Rita, good on you for sharing your story and raising awareness wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care'; 'Good on you for sharing the story'.What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine in an S-shape.Signs include a visible curve in the spine, one shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other, clothes not hanging properly and back pain.Pain usually only affects adults with the condition.In most cases, the cause of the scoliosis is not known but it can be caused by cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.In the UK, scoliosis affects three to four children could of every 1,000.It is also thought that as many as 70 per cent of over 65s have some degree of scoliosis.It is more common in women than in men.Most children with the condition do not require treatment as it is mild and corrects itself as the child grows.However, in severe cases the child may need to wear a back brace until they stop growing.Occasionally, a child needs surgery to straighten their spine.In adults, it is usually too late to treat the condition with a back brace or surgery so treatment revolves around reducing pain.Source: NHS Choices
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EastEnders star Rita Simmons reveals she is set to undergo a breast reduction to help ease her scoliosis woes as she prepares for surgery in health update
