1 1/2 years ago I NEVER would have done this! I never would have been brave enough to talk about my condition. The word
scoliosis was never spoken from my lips unless someone asked why I
wore hoodies all of the time, or asked what was wrong with my back, ect.... I cried
anytime that happened, so everyday I worked hard to cover my back with loose
fitting clothing. The doctors I seen said
there wasn't any treatment options for me as an adult with moderate scoliosis. I was told it was best to just live
with it. I was living a life with no
hope; no treatment options! Then 1 1/2 years ago my life changed
when I found a new non-surgical treatment. Now I'm talking about scoliosis all of the
time, sharing my story of hope with others -- I even sported my scoliosis
awareness sash during the America's Got Talent auditions and ended up in a few
clips on the show, wearing a dress that I never would have worn before treatment. My point is this! No matter how hopeless you feel - things can
change! You never know what can happen
to change the course of your life. All it takes is one day, one moment! NEVER give up HOPE!! It's overwhelming to think how much my life has changed - I'm so very thankful. If anyone is interested in seeing the video I
made about my experience at the AGT auditions and the clips I was in, you can check it out below. Marce♥♥
One of 52 Doctors in the World Providing a Specialized Non-Surgical,
Non-Bracing Treatment for SCOLIOSIS – Located in KC!
Dr. Nick Weddle opened the doors
of hope with a new option for scoliosis treatment in Kansas City. This treatment is unique, it’s a non-surgical
and non-bracing treatment that helps maintain and correct curvature. For many
years the standard care for scoliosis treatment has been bracing and
surgery. Bracing is used as an attempt
to stop the progression of a curve in growing youth, while surgery is recommended
for those with a severe curvature. These two treatment options leave little hope for
patients who have reached skeletal maturity and have mild to moderate scoliosis.
According to Dr.
Nick Weddle, “Many patients are still told that their only options are bracing and
surgery. Most people are basically told
they just have to live with it unless it gets big enough for surgery, where
they fuse metal rods to your spine.” Thankfully,
this is no longer the case.
In the summer of 2015, Dr. Weddle
received national recognition by becoming one of 52 doctors in the world to be
certified in the CLEAR non-surgical treatment for scoliosis.
He says, “This
process has taken me several years to complete, and has changed the treatment
options for the 18,000+ people suffering with scoliosis in the KC area, and
even the Midwest too.”
I am a patient whose hope was restored! Throughout
the years I visited multiple doctors in search of treatment, in search of help, but found none. As an adult my curve reached
42.5 degrees - causing pain, limitations, insecurity, fear, and a noticeable deformity
in my back. I desperately wanted to do something
to improve my condition, but I couldn’t locate any treatment options for an
adult with moderate scoliosis. I felt
helpless and had much anxiety about how this condition would continue to affect
me through time --- and then I found Dr. Nick!
The physical pain, emotional scars, fear, and self-consciousness
are gone! It's hard to believe after years
of laboriously working to hide the postural deformity in my back (and being told there was nothing I could do about it) - that I’ve
arrived here in this place. Today I stand in this place - the same girl, but
with a different reflection; a woman who has made
a statement to Hide No More and
remain confident while continuing to strive for correction. I'm so happy with the physical and visual
changes that I've experienced, and so
very thankful for this treatment!
I put this short video together to tell my story of hope --- may it deliver hope to others. It includes a few pictures to show how this treatment has changed my world.
If you're interested in learning more about this treatment: ScoliosisKC
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Having a conversation with your doctor about scoliosis can be a bit overwhelming (especially in the beginning) until becoming familiar with the lingo.
I think it's important to understand our condition, not only to communicate with the doctor, but to be actively involved in our care to help us make the best decisions regarding our health and treatment. So, I've been learning some terms. I think it's easier to learn when it's fun, so put together this crossword; it helps me retain the information.
I'm passing it along in case anyone else finds it helpful. I created some guides to help as well. You can scroll to the bottom for the answer key. In addition, I've included an infographic provided by ScoliSMART with some great information. Have Fun Learning!
If you prefer to do the crossword digitally instead of printing - click below: DIGITAL VERSION
SCOLIOSIS CROSSWORD - LEARNING THE LINGO
Guides to Help Complete Crossword
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Answer Key:
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