Our co-host for episode 4, How Much Does Scoliosis Surgery Cost, draws from his life experience. Dr. Mark Myers saw his sister go through her own scoliosis diagnosis and journey. The emotion he saw from her when she thought she might be facing scoliosis surgery eventually led him to become a CLEAR-certified chiropractor.

The possibility of facing scoliosis surgery is something that weighs heavily on the minds of patients and family members who have a scoliosis diagnosis. Questions like, how much does scoliosis surgery cost, float through their mind. Throughout episode 4, Dr. Mark Myers discusses:

• The financial cost of scoliosis surgery
• How even with insurance, there is a significant out of pocket cost
• The physical cost and side effects of surgery
• The emotional toll that facing a scoliosis surgery has on someone
• How most patients who visit Dr. Myers wish they had known about alternative options sooner

Surgery is a huge decision that you can't take lightly because you can't turn back the clock. By listening, we hope you'll discover that you don't need to take a back seat when it comes to your health or the health of your child. Being proactive is the key to success. Enjoy the show!

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis. Classifying a case as idiopathic means the cause is unknown. Throughout episode 3 of Life Beyond the Curve, our co-host Dr. J Hartley discusses:

• Three theories about possible triggers for AIS - hormones, upper cervical instability, and family history.
• The traditional methods for treating AIS.
• The CLEAR approach to treating AIS. 
• Whether or not it is common for people with AIS to have symptoms.
• How to incorporate home care exercises into your daily life. 
• Activities that could accentuate the progression of AIS. 

Our co-host for episode 3 is able to speak from personal experience because he is no stranger to scoliosis. He has scoliosis, his mother has scoliosis, and he has two daughters who have scoliosis. By sharing from experience, it is our hope that Dr. J Hartley will provide you with the motivation to make a positive change in your life. We hope you'll enjoy the show!

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Dr. Dennis Woggon founded CLEAR Scoliosis Institute in 2000. Since then, he has dedicated much of his life to researching alternative scoliosis treatment. He's not only well-known for his groundbreaking work In the realm of scoliosis, he's also the Inventor of the Vibe Whole Body Vibration Platform. 

Throughout this episode Dr. Woggon answers the question is scoliosis genetic? He discusses the research and the science behind scoliosis, why the ScoliScore genetic test for scoliosis didn't work, walks through how researchers have had many theories about scoliosis being genetic but they haven't been able to reproduce results, and discusses what It means when we say scoliosis is familial. 

With his many years of research, Dr. Woggon Is an excellent person to hear from on this topic. We hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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CLEAR-certified chiropractor, Dr. J Hartley, has a unique story because in addition to treating scoliosis, he also has scoliosis. He was diagnosed as a teenager and upon diagnosis he was told to simply watch and wait or pursue surgery. Given these two options, he decided to wait. It wasn’t until years later when his own daughter faced progressive scoliosis that he found CLEAR Scoliosis Institute. 

During our very first episode of Life Beyond the Curve, Dr. Hartley shares his story and discusses the frequently asked question, should I use a back brace for scoliosis pain? As someone who was recently fitted for a corrective scoliosis brace, Dr. Hartley has a lot to share on this topic. We hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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CLEAR Scoliosis Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to providing essential support to people affected by scoliosis. That's where the whole idea behind this podcast came from. 

The goal of Life Beyond the Curve is to give you practical tips and tangible action steps that you can begin to implement to improve your life and your confidence. We’ll explore topics such as bracing, the psychological side effects of scoliosis, how to be confident with your curve, is scoliosis genetic, scoliosis surgery side effects, and much much more! Each week we’ll hear from a CLEAR-certified doctor whose primary goal is to help support you in living your to its fullest.  

Whether you’re an existing CLEAR patient, have recently been diagnosed with scoliosis, have questions that need answers, or are just interested in learning more about scoliosis, we hope you’ll join us each week on Life Beyond the Curve as we interview experts in the industry, answer your pressing questions, and empower you to take control of your scoliosis diagnosis.

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