Scoliosis Hope

Traditional scoliosis treatments prescribe years of "watching and waiting" instead of decisive action. The chiropractic-centered approach to treating scoliosis is proactive, effective and hopeful. Surgery can often times be avoided. Patients can live rich, full, and active lives. This book shows you how it is all possible.

Adults with scoliosis are often overlooked and forgotten by our healthcare system. After treating many adults and hearing their questions, frustrations and needs, Dr. Strauss was compelled to write this follow-up book. In it he offers adults with scoliosis the fundamentals about scoliosis, treatment options, hope and reassurance. (NOTE: 35% of the content in this book on adult scoliosis is identical to the book on child scoliosis, "Your Child Has Scoliosis, Now What Do you Do?". This identical content includes the history of scoliosis, general scoliosis terms, causes of idiopathic scoliosis etc.)

When a routine check-up discovers mild scoliosis in high school freshman Libbey Eicher, doctors were not concerned that it would progress. After all, her skeleton was almost mature. As time would tell, they should have been concerned. In Standing Up to Scoliosis, author Libbey Eicher tells the story of the years after she and her family received the diagnosis of scoliosis. With a rapidly decompensating spine, Eicher and her family turned to many doctors to find answers to or explanations for her case. Eicher shares her thoughts and frustrations as she faced countless doctors' appointments and seven spinal surgeries in four and a half years. Follow her journey as she learns to give her fear and frustration to God and to wait for healing in His time. In Eicher's inspirational story, you'll discover that when storms of life try to overtake you, hope still shines in the distance.

"I Have Scoliosis too" is a quick introduction to scoliosis and the emotions of being "different". It's a picture book geared toward the younger audience. Hope is the main character who doesn't have to make this journey alone because she meets Emma. Emma loved wearing her back brace because she said it made her back feel straighter and she felt taller wearing it, but Hope thought she was just plain crazy. The two go on their journeys together. One curve progresses while the other does not and they are there for each other. This book is a must-have for any child coping with a scoliosis diagnosis and a great beginning book to read for younger children before reading this author's detailed memoir on the topic for teens. - "This story of Hope and Emma is one that needs to be heard. All children can relate to feeling different. Stories like this one show kids that who they are is who they are meant to be and that they are not alone. This is for all kids to read. Children seeing what others experience and knowing that they are not alone in their struggles is of great importance. Children of all ages can develop scoliosis, and the side effects are not all physical. Scoliosis can lead to self-consciousness, feelings of isolation, and so many more negative feelings. When people with scoliosis, or any condition, know that there is someone like them going through something similar, it makes the world of difference ... Your 'Emma' is waiting for you with open arms. You are not alone!" - Julianne Martin, teen Leader for Curvy Girls of Connecticut, a network of peer-run scoliosis support groups for girls around the world. - "This book resonates with me on so many levels. Both my daughters are diagnosed with Scoliosis and I wish their had been a book out for them that was age appropriate at the time of diagnosis. This will be a great book for any young girl newly diagnosed." -Page King, Scoliosis Parent

This book is written for parents dealing with their children's diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. It is an inspiring account of living with scoliosis combined with insights of a psychologist. Adolescent scoliosis is a challenging spinal condition that can leave an emotional impact on the individual and their family, in some instances, over the lifespan of an individual. Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis over 40 years ago, at the age of 13, Reshmi underwent treatment in Australia in 1974 with corrective surgeries in adulthood. At the time, she decided to chronicle her journey with scoliosis, combining lived experience with her professional expertise as a psychologist to help those whose lives scoliosis has impacted. 'The Emotional Journey of Scoliosis' is written to give hope to parents and adolescents dealing with scoliosis. This book discusses the multitude of emotions experienced from time of diagnosis to treatment with a self-help guide to navigate the emotional journey. Written to highlight the advances in medical science since the 70's, the book inspires and gives hope to parents whose children require surgery for AIS. Parents whose children have other types of scoliosis, or indeed another medical condition can also benefit from reading this book since the emotional journey of a new diagnosis can be universal. Reshmi's intention is to help families face up to scoliosis with inner strength and learn to be a survivor. This book is also beneficial for health and mental health care professionals to understand the plight of individuals and families impacted by a new medical diagnosis.

Here is an informative volume on the importance of nutraceuticals and herbal remedies for bone health. It explains the probable mechanisms of nutraceuticals for the prevention, treatment, and management of bone-related diseases as well as their curable effects on bone injuries. The volume covers the progression and development of bones, which is a multifaceted process that requires an endless and ample supply of nutrients, such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, vitamin D, magnesium, and fluoride. The book delves into the beneficial effects of nutraceuticals on overall bone health and for the treatment of bone disorders such as osteoporosis, bone fractures, scoliosis and related complications, rheumatoid arthritis, Paget’s disease, bursitis, gout, and carpal tunnel syndrome. It also addresses the use of nutraceuticals for inflammatory deformities and rickets.

This book is to provide readers with an overview of in utero Pediatrics, an interdisciplinary medicine focusing on sequential and comprehensive care for fetuses and children who have functional and/or structural disorders originated from in utero. It covers congenital disorders in cardiology, neurosurgery, urology, general surgery, endocrine genetics, and other related topics. Each chapter starts with the basic theory, illustrates clinical practices on certain congenital disorders, and summaries recent research and advances in the field. Written by experts with wealthy experiences, this case-based book will be a valuable reference for pediatricians and perinatologists, as well as those who are interested in this field.

Being an adult with scoliosis can be lonely, painful, and frustrating. I know this because I have worked with adults from all over the world who came to me with similar complaints. In this book, we explore what adult scoliosis is, how it differs from adolescent scoliosis, treatment options available for adults with scoliosis, how these treatment options address pain, and the pros and cons of the different scoliosis treatment opportunities.