My Scoliosis Treatment & Updated Results - Includes Q&A

I'm so excited to share my updated treatment results.  My curve has been reduced from 42.5° to 36° so far (a 15% reduction in Cobb Angle).  I wanted to share my experience with you so made a video with pictures of the treatment, explanation of the exercises, and pictures of my results. Also, I'll answer some questions that you might have below.

Q:
How old are you? 

A:
What girl likes to reveal her age☺, but I will just for you.  I began treatment at 39 years old.  I recently turned 40.  So, isn't the fact that I'm getting results exciting!

If you go to an orthopedic doctor will they offer "an adult" a treatment program to decrease curvature?  I'm guessing most people would experience what I did, a response something like this:

"There's nothing that can be done to improve your curvature.  Surgery is the only option which is for severe cases." 

Think about it - A doctor told me nothing could be done to improve my curvature, but I'm experiencing improvement.  That's amazing to me!

Q:
How much time do you spend doing daily home exercises?

A:
I do about an hour in the morning and evening.  The exercises can be done while watching t.v. or scrolling through Facebook, so I'm just combining the exercises with an activity I would be doing anyway.  In addition, it's been beneficial in more ways than just my spine.  It's added tone to my legs and muscle to my arms.

Q:
Where do you go for treatment?

A:
My treatment is located in Belton, Missouri with CLEAR Doctor Nick Weddle.  It's indeed been a place of hope and restoration.  Dr. Nick and his team are amazing. He's passionate about his work and cares about the individual needs of his patients. My life is CHANGED because of his work.

Q:
Are there other locations for treatment?

A: 
There are other doctors providing this treatment and similar treatments.  I pasted some links below to get you started in your search and see if there's a doctor in your area.  Do your homework when selecting a doctor.  I think it's important to find a doctor that is as passionate about their work as you are about achieving results.  Most have free consultations, so don't be afraid to contact them and ask questions.  You could always join a FB scoliosis group to learn about what's working for other scoliosis patients.  A group I enjoy is https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScoliosisWarriors/

My doctor: http://www.scoliosiskc.com/
Located: Belton, Missouri

ScoliSMART: http://www.treatingscoliosis.com/
Located: Lititz, PA  -  Green Bay, WI  -  New York, NY  -  Grand Blanc, MI  (Planning Expansion)

CLEAR: http://clear-institute.org/
Located: Many Locations (Check website)

Rhino Scoliosis Center: http://www.rhinosc.com/
Located: Wheat Ridge, CO

Q:
What if there isn't a doctor located near me?

A:
Many of these doctors have intensive treatment programs where you can travel to the office for a several week treatment, then continue treatment with home exercises. Again, take advantage of the free consultation, if available (in most cases it will be).

I hope this information has been helpful.  I wish I'd known about this treatment option earlier, so I'm just trying to spread the word and let others know that there is hope to be found!

Never give up, I'm no one special!  I'm just an adult with scoliosis who wasn't provided with any hope --- then one day found some and began working hard to see results! - it's happening for me, so it could happen for you too!