In Episode 34, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. J discuss scoliosis exercises and what you should do and avoid.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• The difference between proactive and traditional treatment
• Why scoliosis specific exercises are beneficial
• The similarities and differences between CLEAR and other exercise programs
• What, if any, activities should be avoided

We hope you enjoy the show!

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In Episode 33, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss what scoliosis and scoliosis pain feel like.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What symptoms parents should look for in children
• Whether you should wait until after puberty to begin treatment
• What symptoms to look for in adults
• What goes on with the nervous system and scoliosis

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In Episode 32, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss what scoliosis and scoliosis pain feel like.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What dextroscoliosis means
• Whether it has a known cause
• What symptoms can develop is scoliosis is left untreated
• What the treatment process looks like

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In Episode 31, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss what scoliosis and scoliosis pain feel like.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• Whether scoliosis severity correlates to pain levels
• How patients have described what scoliosis feels like
• What kind of pain scoliosis can cause

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In Episode 30, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Alex discuss levoconvex scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What levoconvex scoliosis is
• Whether there's a known cause
• Why early detection is so important
• What Dr. Alex suggests if you don't live near a CLEAR doctor

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To connect with Dr. Alex directly, visit South Florida Scoliosis Center.

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In Episode 29, host Heather Rotunda and CLEAR Scoliosis Institute patient Kelly discuss Kelly's scoliosis journey and her experience with CLEAR treatment.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What she was told about her scoliosis diagnosis as a teen
• When she began noticing issues, and what they were
• What she went through during CLEAR treatment
• What she's learned throughout her scoliosis journey

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To connect with Kelly, email her at bwellcharlotte@gmail.com.

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In Episode 28, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Mark discuss scoliosis neck pain, its causes, and treatment.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What causes neck pain in people with scoliosis
• What problems are associated with loss of motion in the spine
• How to treat scoliosis-related neck pain
• Whether it's possible to alleviate or eliminate scoliosis-related neck pain

We hope you enjoy the show!

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To connect with Dr. Mark directly, visit Wheaton Family Chiropractic.

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In Episode 27, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss how to prevent scoliosis from getting worse.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• Whether scoliosis always gets worse
• What the main trigger for progression is
• How CLEAR treatment differs from the traditional treatment approach
• Whether it's ever too late for CLEAR treatment

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To connect with Dr. Justin directly, visit Clear Life Scoliosis Reduction and Chiropractic.

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• The different categories of scoliosis based on age
• Symptoms and signs to watch for
• Why early detection is so important
• Whether it's ever too late for treatment

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In Episode 24, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Mark discuss lumbar scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What lumbar scoliosis is
• What are the symptoms and signs of lumbar scoliosis
• Why hydration is important
• What lumbar scoliosis treatment includes

We hope you enjoy the show!

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To connect with Dr. Mark directly, visit Wheaton Family Chiropractic.

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In Episode 24, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss mild scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment.

Throughout the episode, you'll hear:

• What scoliosis is
• Why classification is important
• What are the symptoms and signs of scoliosis
• What you should do if you have scoliosis

We hope you enjoy the show!

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To connect with Dr. Justin directly, visit Clear Life Scoliosis Reduction and Chiropractic.

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Throughout Episode 23, Ashley Brewer and Dr. Alex meet to discuss lower back pain and how it relates to scoliosis. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons employees miss work, so it definitely deserves it's own episode. 

During Ashley's conversation with Dr. Alex you'll hear: 

• What are some of the common causes of lower back pain.
• What can be done in an attempt to avoid lower back pain. 
• How to find answers about the cause of your low back pain. 
• How lower back pain relates to scoliosis. 

We hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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To connect with Dr. Alex directly, visit South Florida Scoliosis Center. 

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In Episode 22, Ashley Brewer meets with Dr. Andrew Strauss to answer the question what are the best exercise programs for scoliosis? Whether you are looking for scoliosis-specific exercises that will help stabilize your spine or looking for physical activity that you can do if you're living with scoliosis, this episode will answer your questions.

Throughout the show Dr. Andrew and Ashley discuss:

• The different scoliosis-specific exercise programs that are available.
• Why yoga for scoliosis is helpful but not a complete solution.
• Why an exercise program must be coupled with a complete treatment program for maximum results.
• How scoliosis-specific exercise programs, when coupled with a treatment program, can help reduce scoliosis.
• What types of exercise and physical activity are best for individuals living with scoliosis.

We hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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To connect with Dr. Andrew directly visit Hudson Valley Scoliosis Correction Center. 

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In Episode 21 CLEAR-certified Dr. Alex Greaux and host Ashley Brewer venture a bit outside of the realm of scoliosis to answer the question - should I see a chiropractor? 

Throughout their discussion you'll hear: 

• Why most people associate chiropractic with headaches, neck pain, and back pain.
• The additional benefits to seeing a chiropractor.
• Why some patients receive relief from ailments they didn't even know chiropractic could help with, such as insomnia. 
• Some of Dr. Alex's favorite patient testimonies over the years.
• The science behind how chiropractic helps the body heal and function. 

Whether you're someone living with scoliosis or not, make sure you tune in to Episode 21. 

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Dr. Andrew Strauss has been actively engaged in scoliosis treatment for over 27 years. As the author of The Truth About Adult Scoliosis, Dr. Andrew is an excellent co-host for the topic of adult scoliosis bracing. 

Throughout his discussion with Life Beyond the Curve Host Ashley Brewer, you'll learn: 

• Why adult scoliosis bracing is different than adolescent scoliosis bracing.
• Whether or not adults can achieve correction with the use of a brace.
• How many hours per day the typical adult should wear a scoliosis brace.
• Whether or not most adults sleep in an adult scoliosis brace.
• About some of the results Dr. Andrew achieves with his adult patients at Hudson Valley Scoliosis Correction Center.

If you're living with adult scoliosis or you know someone who is, we hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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Article referenced by Dr. Andrew during the show: Effects of Bracing in Adults with Scoliosis: A Retrospective Study. 

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Join Life Beyond the Curve Host Ashley Brewer and CLEAR-certified Dr. Dio Kim for Episode 19 as they discuss scoliosis risk factors. By tuning in you'll hear:

• All about the different levels of severity of scoliosis.
• Why progression is a major consideration and scoliosis risk factor.
• Some of the scoliosis risk factors associated with severe scoliosis including lung impairment. 
• How balance and proprioception can be affected by scoliosis.
• Why the emotional impact of scoliosis should always be considered.

Enjoy the show!

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CLEAR-certified Dr. J Hartley and Life Beyond the Curve Host, Ashley Brewer, tackle the topic of how to deal with adult degenerative scoliosis in Episode 18. Throughout their discussion you'll hear: 

• The definition of adult degenerative scoliosis
• Symptoms associated with adult degenerative scoliosis
• How these symptoms differ from individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Three important goals when it comes to treating adult degenerative scoliosis

You'll also hear Dr. Harley's latest in-clinic results with patients who have adult degenerative scoliosis. Enjoy the show!

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Throughout Episode 17, Dr. Andrew Strauss and host Ashley Brewer discuss the topic of treatment for adult scoliosis. Dr. Andrew has been actively engaged in scoliosis treatment for 37 years, so he is an excellent host for this topic.

Throughout the discussion between Ashley and Dr. Strauss you'll hear: 

• About the two different types of adult scoliosis - adolescent scoliosis in the adult and adult degenerative scoliosis.
• What the traditional treatment approach typically looks like for someone with adult scoliosis.
• How the CLEAR approach takes a noninvasive, yet effective approach when it comes to treatment for adult scoliosis.
• Whether or not the treatment goals for a patient change based on their age. 

Since Episode 17 is specifically geared towards treatment for adult scoliosis, if you're an adult living with scoliosis, we hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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During Episode 16, host Ashley Brewer and CLEAR-certified Dr. J Hartley go back to the basics to discuss what does scoliosis mean? If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis, this is a great place to start. You'll learn:

• The true definition of scoliosis
• Different levels of severity for scoliosis
• Early warning signs of scoliosis
• How scoliosis is a progressive condition of the spine
• What to do if you suspect you have scoliosis

As someone who was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager, Dr. Hartley is an excellent host for Episode 16. Enjoy the show!

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In Episode 15, Dr. Alex Greaux from Miami, Florida and Life Beyond the Curve host Ashley Brewer meet to discuss the topic of scoliosis treatment at home. As someone who has been in the field of scoliosis-specific chiropractic since 2007, Dr. Alex is a great person to talk about scoliosis and a noninvasive approach to treating scoliosis.

The discussion Dr. Alex has with Ashley includes recommendations for people with scoliosis and people without scoliosis. Their discussion includes: 

• Why scoliosis treatment at home without the guidance of a professional is not a good idea.
• The importance of being mindful of posture whether you do or do not have scoliosis.
• The type of results his patients see, in part because of their customized home exercise program. 
• What to do if you or someone you know suspects you have scoliosis.
• How to find a scoliosis provider. 

As always, Dr. Alex's passion comes through the conversation. We hope you enjoy the show! 

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Dr. Alex Greaux has been in chiropractic for more than 15 years and has been treating scoliosis since 2007. His advanced training and certification in scoliosis-specific chiropractic make him an excellent host for Episode 14 Structural vs Nonstructural Scoliosis.

Throughout Episode 14, episode host Ashley Brewer and Dr. Alex discuss: 

• The true definition of scoliosis
• Why scoliosis is a complex and confusing spinal condition 
• The difference between structural scoliosis or nonstructural scoliosis, often referred to as functional scoliosis
• Common signs of scoliosis
• What to do if you suspect you have scoliosis
• Why finding a provider with scoliosis-specific experience is imperative to a patient's success

Scoliosis is a complex and confusing condition, but Dr. Alex's experience and expertise really shine throughout this episode. If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis, make sure you tune in.

For more information about CLEAR Scoliosis Institute visit clear-institute.org.

To learn more about Dr. Alex and his clinic, South Florida Scoliosis Center, visit southfloridascoliosiscenter.com.

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Throughout episode 13 we focus on the mild scoliosis x-ray. CLEAR-certified Dr. Dio Kim from Tustin, CA joins Executive Director, Ashley Brewer, for this week's show. Throughout the episode they discuss:

• The importance of early detection when it comes to scoliosis
• Signs of mild scoliosis
• How to measure a Cobb angle on the mild scoliosis x-ray
• How growth is a major contributing factor for progression
• Why two sisters received different results

We hope you enjoy the show!

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Dr. Andrew Strauss Is our co-host for episode 12 of Life Beyond the Curve, Yoga for Scoliosis. As a life-long practitioner of yoga and a CLEAR-certified chiropractor, Dr. Andrew Is the perfect co-host for this topic. 

Throughout episode 12, Dr. Andrew and Ashley Brewer, the Executive Director of CLEAR Scoliosis Institute, discuss: 

• The Importance of knowing your scoliosis pattern
• Why you should work with a professional when practicing yoga for scoliosis
• How self-awareness is one of the keys to success when it comes to practicing yoga for scoliosis
• The do's and don'ts of yoga when you have scoliosis

If you love yoga and you have scoliosis, this is the episode for you. If you're looking for methods of pain relief and curve management, consider tuning in. Enjoy the show! 

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Dr. Mark Myers' article on C5 C6 Disc Bulging: All You Need to Know is one of the most frequently visited articles on the CLEAR website. Because of this, we decided to have a podcast episode solely dedicated to C5 C6 disc bulging.

Throughout episode 11, CLEAR's Executive Director, Ashley Brewer, and Dr. Mark Myers discuss a variety of topics Including: 

• The difference between a bulging disc and herniated disc.
• The symptoms of C5 C6 disc bulging.
• Who may experience C5 C6 disc bulging.
• How you can control inflammation in your body.
• Why you should drink half of your body weight in ounces of water a day. 
• Why motion is extremely important for the spine. 
• Why disc issues will only continue to get worse over time.
• A proactive approach to take if you have scoliosis and are suffering from a bulging or herniated disc. 
• How the CLEAR approach to treating scoliosis helps patients get function back.

Needless to say, episode 11 covers a lot in a short amount of time. We hope you'll tune in and enjoy the show!

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CLEAR Scoliosis Institute board member Dr. Alex Greaux and Ashley Brewer discuss the tough topic of neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) during episode 10 of Life Beyond the Curve. In his 15 plus years of chiropractic and 13 years of scoliosis-specific chiropractic care, Dr. Alex has seen many patients with neuromuscular scoliosis.  

Throughout episode 10 Dr. Alex and Ashley discuss: 

• How neuromuscular scoliosis differs from the most common form of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis.
• What is neuromuscular scoliosis?
• The underlying conditions associated with neuromuscular scoliosis.
• The emotional aspect of neuromuscular scoliosis.
• How to find a doctor to treat neuromuscular scoliosis.

Neuromuscular scoliosis is one of the most complicated spinal conditions a patient can have. We hope you'll tune in to episode 10 to hear Dr. Alex share what makes it complicated, the importance of a patient-centered approach to treatment, and questions to ask a doctor you are considering going to for NMS treatment.

For more information or to find a doctor, visit clear-institute.org.

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