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Why does bracing work for some and not for others? Because all scoliosis is not alike. Down the road we will know more about which type of scoli each patient has. I work with kids with autism. We do basically the same program with the same children (if appropriate). We get better results with some because they are finding that there are many types of autism. Some children have more areas of impairment than others.
Dr. Deutchman explained why there is a compensatory curve. People are curved and they don't walk around bent to the side. They stand upright and this results in a compensatory curve. The doctors at Shriner's said there was nothing to do for her upper curve. But Dr. Coillard put a strap around it and is trying to hold it. Doing something is better than being told there is nothing we could do. So why not?
As far as brace cost is concerned. It is like going into a retail store. We did call around and everyone is not charging the same for their Spinecor. Of course there is probably a minimum of $2,500. But some charge as much as $3,500. Some charge more for replacement bands than others. I know this for a fact.
As far as chiros are concerned, I told you, SportsDoc that some have saved my husband from back pain when the doctors couldn't. Right now I am going to one for stiffness in my neck and shoulders. I am getting tingling all throughout my limbs and he ordered an MRI for me. I am going today. I am not a chiro hater. But I would never let a chiro adjust my growing child. Especially one with scoli.
Dr. Deutchman explained why there is a compensatory curve. People are curved and they don't walk around bent to the side. They stand upright and this results in a compensatory curve. The doctors at Shriner's said there was nothing to do for her upper curve. But Dr. Coillard put a strap around it and is trying to hold it. Doing something is better than being told there is nothing we could do. So why not?
As far as brace cost is concerned. It is like going into a retail store. We did call around and everyone is not charging the same for their Spinecor. Of course there is probably a minimum of $2,500. But some charge as much as $3,500. Some charge more for replacement bands than others. I know this for a fact.
As far as chiros are concerned, I told you, SportsDoc that some have saved my husband from back pain when the doctors couldn't. Right now I am going to one for stiffness in my neck and shoulders. I am getting tingling all throughout my limbs and he ordered an MRI for me. I am going today. I am not a chiro hater. But I would never let a chiro adjust my growing child. Especially one with scoli.
When Lisanna goes to the loo does she remove the thigh bands AND the crotch straps??? If she does then the whole brace must be reapplied because the elastic bands will have shifted - I think I read this in the Spinecor manual and that's why the body suits or underwear with snaps are so important. I've read of boys wearing a long t-shirt under the brace and regular underwear over the brace but their anatomy is a little different making this a possible scenario. Sorry if this is a little graphic but it's best to be clear on proper fitting as we do want the best outcome for all our children.
He did get a kiss - actually he was the very first boy I ever kissed *blushes* I think he deserved it!
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