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San Antonio teen revives scoliosis support group to help girls feel less alone
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Courtney Friedman, Luis Cienfuegos , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Aniya Soni was diagnosed with the condition at 14 and noticed changes in her posture beforehand.
A 16-year-old San Antonio girl is working to support others with scoliosis. Aniya Soni was diagnosed with the condition at 14 and noticed changes in her posture beforehand. Her family had observed that she had a hunched back and uneven shoulders and hips.
Soni had surgery in New York a few months after her diagnosis. She is now trying to help other girls in San Antonio who may be going through a similar experience. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that can affect the body's shape and lung function if left untreated.
Further details about Soni's efforts and her experience with scoliosis are available from KSAT 12.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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