spinecor

[Celia]

I don't think dr. Stokes envisioned anyone putting weights on one's head to correct a scoliotic deformity but it stands to reason that the idea of asymmetric loading is the same. Here is one of his articles on the Vicious Cycle Hypothesis.

http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/1/1/16

[gallathea]

giving away clothes

Hi Everyone:

Annabel had the vertebral stapling surgery done last week at Shriners in PA. She's recovering well, and we should know in a month or so what kind of improvement it's made initially. I had about 10 t-shirts custom fitted for her to cover the Spinecor strap that went up to her neck, and I'm wondering if anyone would like them. They're all about size 8. If someone wants to send me their address in a PM, I'd be happy to send them along.

Best,
Caroline

[rtremb]

Celia:

I have read the document by Dr. Stokes. I have written to him asking his opinion of Pettibon body weighting. He may not respond - I am sure he is a really busy man - but I am very interested in his opinion given his research findings. Thanks for sending the document.

Ruth

[Celia]

Ruth,

Since you're seeing drs Rivard and Coillard on the 23rd why not ask them what their opinions are regarding weights to the head and shoulders to correct a scoliotic deformity and whether they feel this is a contraindication to the brace and effective scoliosis management. You should make a point that prescribing chiropractors intend to combine this asinine therapy with the spinecor brace and charge patients good money for it.


Caroline,

I'm so glad things went well with the surgery.

[MATJESNIC]

Caroline,

I wish Annabel a speedy recovery and great success from the stapling surgery. How did everything go?

[rtremb]

Celia:
We have already spoken with and emailed with Dr. Rivard about Pettibon treatment. We do intend to talk with him and Dr. Collard about this when we go to Montreal next week to get the brace.
Ruth

[gallathea]

Hi Melissa:

The surgery went well. Annbel was up and walking within a day or so, and is now pain free (a week later). The folks at Shriners are truly amazing in their attitude and care. Only time will tell if this has "worked." We'll know in six weeks, after the first post-op x-ray, if there was any correction. But with this procedure there seems to be potential for correction over time as well as she grows. Given that she was progressing in the brace, we felt like this was our best shot for now.

Thanks for asking!
Caroline

[christine2]

Hi Caroline
Please keep us up to date. I have had the thought of stapling in my head for quite some time, because bracing has been very successfull for us so far, I have not wanted to admit it to anyone.

[structural75]

Ruth & folks,

The conference is to discuss new chiropractic treatments for scoliosis curves over 30 degrees. We asked our chiro to ask Dr. Morningstar if he is combining Spinecor with Pettibon.
Just wondering - why are you against the wearing of head weights?
Ruth

Weighting the spine asymmetrically is not a very wise approach, despite any evidence otherwise. Adding compression to a scoliotic spine is a bad idea from the start and could have lasting negative consequences on the intervertebral discs, not to mention other structures. Recent studies have shown that constant forced loading of the discs causes physiologic deterioration of the connective tissue complexes they are comprised of. Whereas rapid intermittent loading stimulates positive physiologic processes, promoting healthy formation and function of the discs.

I won't bore you with the details or any further comment... but I thought I should say something about this barbaric and ignorant methodology. Pardon my frustration.

With Regards,
Structural

[MATJESNIC]

Caroline,

If I had a young child and he or she was progressing in a brace, I am sure I would have made the same decision as you did. We had inquired about it for Nicole but she was not a candidate. I wish Annabel the best. Are you coming back to Phila for your appointment?

[mpj]

Left Thoracic Curve?

Hello,

Just wanted to hear from anyone who has heard of a girl with a left thoracic curve, diagnosed as juvenile with no underlying causes. Madeline just had an MRI. I was almost certain that something would show up, but it came out clear! Of course we were really happy about this. However, now I am wondering how uncommon this may be. Maybe I was wrong about this being uncommon? Or maybe she had infantile scoliosis, and it was just undiagnosed? She was diagnosed at age 7 and by age 8 her curve was about 24 degrees. Now we are having good luck with Spinecor and are down to around 5-7 degrees. Just curious what anyone has heard.

Thanks.

Sarah

[Celia]

OMG!!!! Structural and I actually agree on something! I'm feeling faint.

Sarah,

I came across a really great article recently on Juvenile scoliosis, if you'd like I'll post it.

[mpj]

Juvenile Scoliosis

Celia,

That would be great.

Thanks.

Sarah

[cherylplinder]

Sarah,
I am so happy about Madeline's progress. That's great!
I was wondering about you the other day. If you posted before, I missed it.
Hugs!
Cheryl

[Celia]

Celia, That would be great. Thanks. Sarah

In summary, the authors in the following article state that even though 20% of scoliosis cases are known to have an underlying cause which could be found through an MRI, the remaining 80% of unknown "idiopathic" cases are likely to be postural in nature and should be regarded as a biomechanical deformity regardless of initiating factors - hence the success with the Spinecor! Like many other researchers, they consider the classification of idiopathic scoliosis into the three distinct infantile/juvenile/adolescent groups as "arbitrary" and should not preclude the possibility that juvenile or even adolescent scoliosis could have originated much earlier or even in utero.


http://www.scoliosis-support.org/uploads/juvenile.pdf