Girl Paralyzed While Doing Backbend Is Hopeful She'll Walk On Her Own Again

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The little girl who was left paralyzed by a backbend is learning to walk again. Her mother, Kylee, told Inside Edition: "we look at how much stronger she is getting day by day by day and we just realize that there is nothing that is ever going to stop her." Two years ago Eden Hoelscher did a back bend that left her paralyzed after she hyper-extended her spine. The once active five-year-old who had boundless energy was asking a question that broke her parents' hearts. #InsideEdition

[@mariposa1563]

They should totally make an update on her in the future

[@antonioguzmann2143]

Maytte 28 you have the same dog as my cousins 🌚

[@pulsims6611]

Well she did learn how to crawl now again! :)

[@whutthefuck3454]

Where have you see it ^^?

[@jaydabalestrieri7349]

Maytte 28 ya

[@glitterrex4241]

Maytte 28 they did stupid

[@helga2237]

I did a backbend when I was little and my parents were like don't do that you can get hurt. And then I was like No I won't get hurt.Now I see this....

[@user-gc8zb1gk4k]

Lena Kaneki This is why you should always listen to your parents

[@kaitlynkramer651]

Lena Kaneki same

[@nigelpugh1957]

Lena Kaneki hi

[@karmablackrose]

Lena Kan

[@karmablackrose]

kaitlyn kramer123

[@kennykenny4226]

Just and update I found, she is still not walking 5 years later but is still making progress and living life to the fullest.

[@cryptfire3158]

the one good thing that probably came out of it.. is she got all the love and attention from her parents. I could only imagine how precious she is to them.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

I found another comment saying the opposite so who is lying?

[@anonymoustruth5950]

@@pri.sci.lla. you think this person is lying about saying she still isn’t walking? Why would they lie about that?

[@kennykenny4226]

@@pri.sci.lla. well I went to her instagram for your information but why would I lie? I have no reason to lie about about this young lady and her progress. I just figured people would be curious after watching like I was and thought I would make it easy for others. If you were that concerned that I lied maybe you should have done your own research instead of casting your doubts on me.

[@kennykenny4226]

@@anonymoustruth5950 I really appreciate the fact that your comment was gender neutral whether or not you were trying to be that way! Thanks friend!

[@tatumschoonmaker1599]

I think she’s going to walk again. Praying 🙏 for this little girl

[@AshleySmith-bf1gm]

Me too

[@daliae14]

She is 👼💗

[@marrallo]

Lia wait she can walk again!?!?

[@DarielAndre]

@- 𝐂 𝐋 𝐎 𝐔 𝐓 - that was a year ago 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Moon-hz1ln]

@@AshleySmith-bf1gm me to

[@littlesprinkle8697]

For those of you wondering, her spine hyper-extended while performing a back bend. She probably stretched too far. So if you're worried just try not too push yourself too hard. If your back starts to hurt unusually then you should take a break from the back bend. :)

[@tasha3939]

Thanks I remember doing backbends in gymnastics back in 6th grade I was like 11-12 I’m 26 years old now and never thought that this would happened to someone God bless this young lady and I hope and pray she will be able to walk again! Much love. ❤

[@hambone_123]

It's gonna happen. She will totally WALK out of the hospital.

[@e.jslimers6933]

Have Fun With Seamus great profile picture

[@damikasim8167]

Have Fun With Seamus amen

[@sydneysebestyen4261]

Always put courage in don’t take it out

[@maurifick7471]

I am a gymnast and I have never seen such a thing

[@kittenirick5215]

No Name same

[@ilovebratayley3641]

You've never done a backbend as a gymnast?

[@hannahpotter882]

Mädchen-WG Italien she's never seen anyone get hurt

[@michelleayala1848]

No Name me too

[@Zara-bq9cz]

like the injury? if so I have seen worse. A girl about 10 was doing an aerial and snapped her leg! she had to get it amputated because when she moved the cracks like cracked and the bone shattered

[@hildaesquivel8679]

Miracles can happen never stop believing

[@rolphahl7515]

2020 says hi

[@themontgomeryfamily3624]

God bless this comment

[@Colbartson]

I thought you said miracles never happen stop believing

[@willow7933]

@@Colbartson me too I'm glad it was the opposite

[@frenchheartsrbx4265]

Yes never all believing

[@laughlut52]

Now 5-3 years later the real question is... *Is* *She* *Walking* *Now*

[@cxtqsh1943]

*true*

[@agtotheogisthejourneytomyl8743]

I think so

[@patriciawhittle3223]

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[@beanxflxwer7291]

@Ukulelemaria 212 thank you i was looking for information on that

[@bonniekingscott6195]

@Ukulelemaria 212 not true I searched it up nothing came through

[@Joeyblondewolf2]

I wonder if they tried acupuncture. Never hurts to look into

[@Deathly66]

That's snake oil

[@tempkinvient]

Snort

[@GayCorvidae69]

That’s to STOP the nerves from sending through signals, not to activate them...

[@m.c2398]

Uhhh do you know what acupuncture is

[@evelyn.randomss]

Yea true

[@Reonnex]

ok. note to self.. never do a back bend

[@didonatoapple2510]

Gamergal 101 Btw there is a edit button, not trying to be mean 🙂

[@findawaytofun7177]

Gamergal 101 Good idea

[@GomaaIssa]

i can do des

[@Clombiankid-tz1sr]

Gamergal 101 Backbend not Backflip

[@-vodo-8572]

Gamergal 101 back bend 😂😂😂 but prob don't do dat to

[@cannedsoup9331]

THIS IS WHY I DONT DO BACK BENDS MY FRIENDS ALWAYS TRY TO MAKE ME DO ONE ... plus I dont know how...

[@zoeh6547]

coolmangleplayer AJ omg so me I was at school and my friends we like "oh come on u can do it" and I was like umm idk how, but I tried anyway and I said no no I dont need help and as I went down I forgot to put my hands out and I landed right on my head and it hurt soo badly I started crying 😭 and now I never want to do one again almost knocked myself out! 😭

[@cannedsoup9331]

Zoe Hartwell OMG

[@caseyx2494]

Lee Anne I laughed WAYYY too much at that comment xD

[@alyssiagra]

BellaWolf doggo it's extremely rare to get paralysed from a backbend, probably rarer than getting killed in a bomb attack so it's no need to worry

[@glitterrex4241]

BellaWolf doggo I am 9 and know how to do one

[@Yankeyson1]

I am a paraplegic since 2011. and I have a 5 year old daughter. this makes me so mad and sad. I hope that she recovers and is able to walk again on her own. my prayers will be with her from now on.

[@leahdavis5211]

cesar de leon p

[@raihanislam912]

What happened

[@mikhyiabelland3118]

I hope ur ok

[@СветланаПолина-м8ш]

Я рано стала инвалидом одной наги нет

[@doggywoggy1496]

cesar de leon stop telling your problems in KZbin it’s prob fake

[@madisongarrett6164]

Imagine the arm strength you build up from being in a wheelchair

[@briellesmith8923]

I have been in a wheel chair before

[@cynthg9547]

Really good but it is alot harder taking care of a 3 year old being a parplegic too

[@charlottethebabygay4597]

yeah. my dad's friend has cerebral palsy and was in a wheelchair until 32.he's like the hulk it's crazy.

[@mko6965]

Yeah just look at joe swanson

[@poseranddazstudiofunhouse6153]

Absolutely horrific to think an exercise used every day could have this effect. Would like to have had more info on why.

[@namehere4954]

It can happen to surfers as well - it's hyperextension and is rare but occurs. Called myelopathy if you want to discover more on non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.

[@Steven4now]

Maybe she had an undiagnosed deformity of the spine or something that was the origin of why it happened

[@poseranddazstudiofunhouse6153]

@@namehere4954 Thank you.

[@poseranddazstudiofunhouse6153]

@@Steven4now Heartbreaking to think that otherwise healthy kids can suddenly be struck with things like this, or heart attacks, or SIDS.

[@sarahbasto6520]

I guess this idiocy is cultural. In my country I've never done or seen anyone doing it.

[@majanice]

omg i did a backbend before at school and i sprained my wrist

[@carloscooper3734]

SquishSquishPenguin lol

[@aaa-vl1lk]

deshawn Williams not running

[@Clombiankid-tz1sr]

ReelDeal Fishing Lmao

[@lauren-hg9ns]

SquishSquishPenguin that's nothing. One time I was in the yard doing back bends and I landed and died the end.

[@michelleayala1848]

zaleskismers :D then how did you reply to the comment lol

[@JOE-rj9lt]

😭😭😢 I'm sorry 😐 keep being STRONG.

[@potatogamer479]

JOE 24 this girl is very strong look at her amazing improvment and supportive family. This is the most bravest girl I have seen.

[@tenisgay9449]

JOE 24 your sorry then your awkward?

[@PixelateFortnite]

"She did a back bend like this *Shows Video Of Girl Doing BackBend*" Does backbend

[@marysdiaryy]

same lol

[@kengooden5768]

Hedgehog Plays .

[@kengooden5768]

Pixelate n

[@cristinasteinhardt5586]

So sad

[@malin3657]

Pixelate fuudhf

[@seatherny_y]

I am praying for this little girl. I was a paraplegic and I almost lost all hope but I finnally was able to walk again and I hope to everyone to keep fighting.

[@michelemelucci4667]

Praise God ! Glad to hear your wonderful news

[@aganethakornelsen6270]

Whatt did you do to come to your wishpoint? Since I havent walked on my own for almost ten years im interest in your story

[@lathafalls7675]

⁠God and Jesus help

[@aaronsun8557]

I’m a dancer/contortionist, and I’ve done hundreds of backbends like hers. I’ve never seen anyone get hurt like her!!

[@leahtv7778]

Yeah it seems like there must have been some undetected issue beforehand, her getting so injured from a simple backbend is not adding up

[@kc_h7h]

​@@leahtv7778 its defenitely possible. She was doing it at home so there was probably no warm up. And she's also a little kid so she definitely overextended herself while having a bad form

[@AshleyLegare]

WTF why would this happen..how?Jesus,bless her heart.I pray this young girl regains her ability to walk independently.

[@yellowdayz1800]

A bad cuss word, then the name of Jesus....should not be!!

[@thesnowmantrading]

Man I can't imagine, thats why we have to wake up grateful everyday about what we have

[@thetongueofangels1882]

Amen

[@gabewilliams7462]

How tf did she not know what a paraplegic was? Im 12 and i know

[@laurenhills239]

Bruh Potato 2016 must suck to be 12

[@unicornpoop2135]

Alison Smith ha ha

[@sarahg6458]

I knew what it meant the first time I heard it

[@frankford2283]

Jaffacake1001

[@alisonjade8043]

Some people just haven't heard of things. I didn't know what mascara was 3 years ago when I was 11

[@Ash_xoxo]

As a gymnast I am nervous and praying that this never ever happens to me or anyone💖💖

[@MK-gr2bf]

Me to

[@roddick_]

This girl Hyper-extended her spine, maybe overstretched her back, or contorting back and not doing spine cooldown. That's why I always do Pipe stretched after back bends to bring back spine to it's length

[@Ash_xoxo]

@@roddick_ yes. I ALWAYS stretch before and after so this doesn't ever happen.

[@edits_xo11]

same

[@quackitvz]

i know, im honestly terrified.

[@emmastinson49]

I just learnt how to do a back bend. Don’t think I’ll be doing that again...

[@joemomma7161]

I'm an RN and have seen many people paralyzed (neck down, waist down). I've never seen someone get unparalized.

[@philomenacalliope8688]

Joe Momma I knew someone who was paralyzed twice and ended up walking again both times after doctors said he would never walk again. Mind over matter

[@joemomma7161]

Philomena Calliope very nice!! That's awesome.

[@joemomma7161]

Iknowall Iseeall I believe it happens and I'm really happy for you. I've just never seen it myself. Must be very rare.

[@juliantynes3003]

Joe Momma just look at Scotty Cranmer my man

[@watchgoose]

depends on how much damage to cord and how much access to PT the person had

[@amalia8523]

I do backbends AL THE TIME! I do all kinds of stuff that relates to gymnastics.... How did happen to her?

[@jasminel1045]

Amalia Melon I l think she pushed her spine to far past her limits. But not entirely sure

[@elenaceschia978]

She was probably not streched and warmed up enough and she pushed her back too far

[@billie_js]

Amalia Melon she wasn't trained enough

[@kaylamuro8456]

I watched another video and it said she fell while doing the backbend onto hardwood floor

[@kaylamuro8456]

Madi 32 it’s the same girl, check the video on the doctors channel

[@icyforeverAJ]

I'm never doing a backbend again

[@slushie.creations8266]

Same :)

[@adeyosola414]

This is so touching. The fact that her family is doing all they can to help is encouraging. The health care she is receiving is definitely NOT cheap: they must have top notch health insurance. With advancements in stem cell research, I have high hopes for her. Love and prayers from Nigeria 🤗🤗🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@rigp]

im not capping at all about this... Eden was in my third grade glass, 2018 ... she i believe is still in a wheelchair, considering i moved 2 years ago... i know this person

[@bellad6998]

This is so sad I'm never doing one again

[@juliasmama08]

mdmmjd

[@dagoodstuff5235]

Bella Star I once broke my ankle trying to do a back bend

[@hersh4059]

Me too

[@unfitforconsumption]

I’m a gymnast, I think what went wrong with the hyperextended spine, the girl must’ve not spread her body out enough, resulting in her going to close to her foot, with her spine being extended that much for the first time, it resulted in injury.

[@rodrigobenzancur23]

Wow. She looks so happy all the time and I’d literally be so scared! Never doing a back bend again-

[@coolcucumber201]

Doing a back bend correctly won’t hurt your spine, it will extend it- which causes you to be more flexible

[@rodrigobenzancur23]

Welp. I can’t do a backbend 😂

[@sarahbishop223]

I’m here 5 yes after and wondering if she can walk I hope she can all my prayers for her and her family x

[@breakingaustin]

I'm not sure the word brave applies here. Now before you all dive on me, I think she is super courageous, wonderful, brilliant, all that. But bravery is a choice. Like jumping in front of a bullet. You choose to either do it and risk your life or not do it to save yourself. Choosing to do something like that is bravery. This is determination to survive, will to succeed. Equally as amazing as bravery, but the word bravery is slowly losing it's meaning as we use it to describe things without a choice.

[@forgottenfork326]

Bruh I do a back bend everyday😥

[@iman7961]

CryingSeoks has no jams not judging but don’t do it did you see 👀 what happened That’s just 4 your good , my friends always do them and ask me to do them but I just say no and the good thing is that Idk how to do that ,and now I’m lucky ☺️

[@lisab2631]

Same but it's very very very unlikely to happen to you. It's super rare

[@AshleySmith-bf1gm]

Me too

[@haileyreyes9052]

Guys this is so so sad yes but it shouldn't stop you from doing a backbend. Just take time and be patient and be safe

[@jillianxo4982]

What the hell was that at 0:09

[@emilyl8186]

Katy Nx she sounded like a dolphin lmao

[@brookedeming2761]

Katy Nx 😂😂😂

[@sachisade579]

😂😂 lmao

[@Zarrea]

IM CRYING LMAOOO

[@cassie4997]

LMAOOOO

[@lilyrodriguez3755]

Fun fact: we all did a back band after watching this

[@tocadisneygirl1658]

I don’t think she’ll walk again, i KNOW she will walk again.

[@inter5582]

5 years later she still cant walk

[@Factology]

@@inter5582 lol

[@chippi09]

God is walking beside you my little one....don't give up and you will walk again. God Bless.

[@shyturner9264]

SHE WILL WALK AGAIN SHE IS determined. GOD GOT HER I WILL KEEP HER IN MY Prayers

[@Jolty1021]

She will walk again I know it

[@philomenacalliope8688]

hacker 221 me too

[@mar-ft3fe]

She will

[@kaitnicole7896]

she will walk. she will walk out of that hospital better than before😭💗

[@ProGamer-th9jp]

I stopped this vid by I got nervous because I love doing back bends and all kind of flips

[@parissanchez3735]

Me too 😟 we should be careful ♥️💕

[@noonehere6596]

she will walk.... 👍

[@tayahawkins1196]

My mom works with her

[@minjij4545]

Clayton Pace cool!

[@Durka-Durka]

Now I finally know what that is. Thanks!

[@e.jslimers6933]

Clayton Pace yeah sure she does Sarcasm

[@hamsterchannel7199]

Julka Tofiś shut up. There has to be someone on earth who works with her.

[@kawaiigirl4782]

Taylor Hawkins is she in the video?

[@rowanberry8782]

God bless this family and let her walk again ❤️

[@OnceShy_TwiceBitten]

@@joevarga5982 exactly, and this dumbass idiot probably still thinks he's real lmaooooo.

[@sydneyhartley824]

God bless this little angel. She didn’t deserve this, the devil had gotten into her body at that moment as she was doing a backbend. He caused this to happen, God is beside this little girl x Lord God, I pray for this young child, that you stand beside her. Help her to walk again, block Satan out of her life, make sure that she is capable of walking again. Help to heal this young princess. Even if it’s not a full recovery, help her to at least be able to take a few steps so she knows what it’s like to walk, make sure that she doesn’t feel left out in life. I pray, Father God, Amen.

[@stopstalkingus2872]

Praying for this little soul 💖 she will walk again sending my love 💞🙏🏽

[@D4RK.MP4]

I think she can already walk

[@AtlanticGiantPumpkin]

I remember hearing about this when it first happened. I'm so happy she's making progress!

[@potatogamer479]

Luxury Brown hey she is right. Look at the way she moves. Her progress is just jaw breaking.

[@ParminderKaur-bd4ej]

Hazel Grey ßoni

[@ParminderKaur-bd4ej]

sonili

[@Lindsay-D]

On facebook. Her page is stand gor eden. Shes making more progress. :)

[@Ronjontcb]

What a brave young girl I hope she can walk again soon in the future.

[@sophiagadansky9525]

GUYS I SWEAR TO GOD, I GO TO SCHOOL WITH THIS GIRL AND SHE IS SO NICE WE AREN’T IN THE SAME GRADE BUT STILL I SEE HER ALL THE TIME

[@al7412]

How is she? Would you know?

[@fashion_1988]

God bless this little girl🙏💕

[@mjfolater314]

I just seen my oldest 6 year old daughter doing these and would put her feet all the way back to her back of her neck and told her she. Like paralyze herself and she didn’t believe m e

[@mrmcfluffypantsjr.7839]

I love doing back bends (the crab) but after seeing this im so scared to even attempt doing one ever again

[@emilkabartyzel7949]

I always do a standing bridge because I’m a gymnast I’ve been doing it for 2 years and I’m fine

[@maceyjoledson3906]

Well done being so brave

[@squamman631]

Once I did a backbend...I later died

[@vintageghosts1528]

Divine Potato me too!!!

[@leahdavis5211]

Divine

[@amveru]

Divine Potato And became a potato.

[@mollybrown4440]

If you died then how did you make this comment

[@marisathompson6229]

It’s not funny

[@Worldb4ck]

This is why i abandoned the idea of doing dio's backbending pose

[@Miamiflow885]

wish they would give us, well me, an update

[@TheHooksey]

I can’t get over how funny and happy she looked rolling in the stand up wheel chair it looked so funny and cool

[@liannerobertson2366]

If I was her I would of been crying for the rest of my life so she’s really brave

[@spanishchula9561]

So proud 🙏🏼❤️ Praying for this little girl

[@tayloryee7008]

I do back bends all the time and now im scared but i have nver had any problems. but im just wondering...what did she do? like how did this happen after a back bend?...

[@samsun6407]

Pray she will walk.

[@alxcw9413]

im a gymnast, now im afraid

[@kaylathomas2159]

Wow , I never heard of a person being paralyzed after doing a back bend. Until I just watched this 😟 that little girl has to start all over again, hopefully she began walking on her own so she can continue to do her tumbling. 💓

[@aidennelson6695]

I just hope she will be able to walk again

[@evelyn.randomss]

This so sad I feel I hope you walk again …

[@aliciacaldera3175]

How about stem cells that help nerve repairs,Colombia bioxelator people go over there for it or Panama.

[@amandacabanayan]

Every time I fell weak and alone I watch these videos and looking at their confident faces and never giving up that makes me not want to give up :D

[@joscelynmendoza23]

God bless her

[@umdonttalktome]

This is so sad, hope she’ll be able to walk again ❤️

[@ashareynolds-stewart7209]

I was doing this one time and I asked my friend to spot me and then I fell on my back nothing like this happened but it hurt so I can’t imagine this.

[@imdeadinside7242]

Me being a gymnast and does backbends everyday be like: ... ;-; ...

[@68twitzel]

I did Physio for two years after knee replacement. It’s not easy!!! She is a tough little girl. Congratulations your hard work is paying off!!!

[@oliviawhitehead8388]

Awh such a beautiful girl!

[@rydenatthediscobyfalloutbo8440]

I think I should let go of my bass when I do backbends now

[@mayav1716]

She’s ten now. She is so close to running and walking on her own

[@emchale22]

She was so serog and I praying for her praying 🙏 for her

[@animalpack4622]

She's so strong! With determination like that, she's bound to get better

[@gymnastmeghamoo8503]

How did she get paralyzed while doing a back bend???

[@gymnastmeghamoo8503]

Judy Simpson I know it's possible. I was asking how

[@peepeejenkins21]

She hyperextended her spine and it paralyzed her from the chest down

[@veronicamoore5217]

She is officially the bravest girl ever!!!

[@dylonanderson7212]

I think you should be flexible before you do a back bend

[@julietteasmr539]

Omg I do backbends all the time and my dad said I will brake my back but I never believe him so from this I think I should stop! Good luck to the little girl so she walks again! 😔

[@cryptfire3158]

i'd imagine you'll be fine if you never try to extend further than you already have. Or if you do go further, .. do so very carefully.

[@mikekram2199]

1:41 You would think they would have learned their lesson about Yoga classes.

[@user-u2h37]

Yup

[@noorhirbawi4920]

I've noticed that during this entire video this little girl is smiling.. Smiling while on her wheel chair, smiling through physical therapy. Such a brave and beautiful soul, just seeing how this girl is going through with life with such a positive attitude is purely amazing 💜

[@pr3cious278]

Guys.. Don't be scared to do Backbends and all sorts of stuff , unless you have supervisors and a trainer then nothing will happen to you. Just do it safely.

[@wanda4573]

Wondering how is she doing now?

[@Crash4323]

When she was sitting and using her hands to move in the ground going de de de de was so funny and cute

[@coolcucumber201]

Lol

[@nayramwinkler7892]

God bless you all 🙏❤️

[@NillasWorld]

My name is also Eden, I feel extremely bad for this child, I am a contortionist, and I have never seen this happen before :(

[@AngelCat-Piperzodiacsigns]

I drop into a backbend many times without being paralyze why was she so unlucky o lord please bless her and keep her safe and heal her

[@MoonwalkMagic]

Thats right little girl never give up !

[@ramissalijevs8581]

I have the same condition 😕

[@zerovector7190]

Ok mayb I’ll stop doing back bends like of u agree

[@scarlettmurphy9386]

I don’t think she’s going to walk I know she’s gonna walk please pray for her🙏

[@sunnymaximoff8586]

Dude we don’t need a damn lesson on how to do a stupid backbend, like how many times had this happened to someone? Jesus if someone gets hurt, doesn’t mean you have to teach us a “safe” way of doing it smh 🤦‍♀️

[@yeleenavasquez7803]

My sister could do backbends. And she brags about it😐

[@duckyfidgets6367]

I remember my dad telling me about this when I was younger because he wanted me to quit gymnastics🤠