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Hello-- I wanted to thank you so much for all the valuable information on your website. My daughter Jane was diagnosed with scoliosis last year at the age of eight, with a curve of 20 degrees. We were referred by our pediatrician to an orthopedist. The orthopedist group predicted progression of the curve and told us to come back in 4 months to evaluate the need for a brace, 20 degrees being borderline. We asked if there were any exercises Jane could do, but they sadly shook their heads and said, "No, we're sorry, there is nothing you can do about this". That seemed very close-minded to me. I must admit, the brace was horrifying to me, and we (my husband and I) had decided that if there was no progression, we would refuse the brace if it was recommended. (We each have a family member with scoliosis that was never treated, and did not progress, although the orthos did not seem interested in this at all.) It seemed illogical to me to prevent normal movement of the back, let alone discourage therapeutic movement. I agree with your assessment of the profit motive here. I researched obsessively online, and your site was the most valuable. I immediately bought Back Care Basics : A Doctor's Gentle Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief , and Jane began doing many of the scoliosis exercises, as well as others from the book. In addition, I found a few other exercises online for use with an exercise ball, which she also does, and, we bought an inversion table, which she uses. Your site doesn't mention inversion, but I did find it elsewhere, and thought we'd incorporate everything that seemed at all logical and promising. A snowstorm prevented us from keeping the original appointment, and we couldn't get another until it was seven months from the original visit. In the meantime, Jane did the exercises and the inversion for between 5 to 7 days a week. When we finally went back, the curve had decreased to 13 degrees. I was astounded; I had never even dared hope for such a result, I had told Jane over and over that just staying at 20 degrees and not getting any worse was our goal. I wanted to thank you, since I probably never would have found the book otherwise, the title doesn't make you think anything about scoliosis would be in it. I do think that inversion is part of our success as well, and our entire family uses the table, it is great for various backaches, or muscle strains, etc. Sincerely, Name withheld upon request |
Related Pages in My Site
Scoliosis: Can Diet, Yoga and Exercise Therapies Help? - Explores the role of diet and exercise treatment. Reviews recent research linking scoliosis to osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Scoliosis Exercises Recommended books and tips. Covers yoga and Egoscue method.
Scoliosis Exercises - Part II - Recommended books and tips. Covers trigger point therapy, Callanetics and stretching.
Yoga for Kids - tips on getting your child motivated to do yoga each day.
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