Mdlinda :o) Re: Yuka- Scoliosis Update

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We have not had any bone density scans yet (will inquire ) )

The brace maker remarked on how highly unusual the rotation was, not the

orthopedist. The brace maker also thought the pain and the curve/rotation were

unrelated - but the Orthopedists manner clearly indicated he felt there was a

direct connection. All interesting.

has been very vigilant (as one might imagine - lol!) with his exercises

and stretches, and I am thrilled beyond measure to have more input - on

exercises and articles. i'd be happy to send my address and save you the

scanning )

I am doing a commendable job (if I might say so myself) of moving one step at a

time and being in present - however, I cannot help but note that my calendar is

becoming full of markings - an impact of linear time and physical space. I am

quite clear that surgery is becoming an option to be considered IF the curvature

and/or rotation increase. is highly pliable and responded well to bracing

for the kyphosis and has a great area of movability in the bending x-ray - so

there is a good cause for prolonged optimism.

Thank you so much for your heart and mind-

Yuka

Re: Yuka- Scoliosis Update

Yuka,

Any word on recent bone density scans?

I was surprised to hear that the rotation is highly unusual.

I more thought it was commonplace.

I can see the rotation in , now that she has progressed to also about

43 degrees lower curve.

Scared me silly when I first really saw it.

Now that I have her home with me (rather than just weekends), I can

implement and monitor

compliance to new protocols and can share as we come along with them.

I'm so sorry it's painful for him. She has not yet developed pain, except in

her feet from weight

bearing on the shorter leg.

Our pt at Spaulding (top 5 in the country) was addressing it through overall

muscle strengthening, along with

balance exercises that I requested. We did do FMS on the left-sided winged

scapula-I wasn't happy with

the results. Rather than pulling it in-the responding muscles seemed to push

it out more.

And she indicated the lower curve muscles were too deep (core muscles) to

respond to EMS/ FMS.

Her feeling was that over-all strengthening was the best approach to

stabilize the spine.

I don't know our clinical results, our ortho surgeon wants surgery, so I am

avoiding him and have

not found a replacement.

I have some recently compiled articles I'll forward to you.

( is not a candidate for chiropractic due to chiari).

I'm very happy that there has been such great progress with the kyphosis.

Kick a few cans-find something to throw. Get that stress moving out of your

system. Maybe can do some kicking too, before you take the deep breath

and plunge deeper into the fight. And Brownie's post re: new adjustable

surgical

procedure didn't sound bad at all.

Let me scan articles before sending. (ie.time delay) I can also send you

exercises she

was doing to compare to those they've given . She looked better when

she was doing

them.

(I am determined that we shall triumph)

;-)

in Ma.

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