Posts tagged Spinal Fusion
The Unexpected Impacts of Scoliosis Spinal Fusion

Part 45 of Martha’s Healing Journey

… “I can hardly believe that it has taken me so long to really think about this; it has caused a lot of discomfort for me over the years. I often talk about my back, but I almost NEVER talk about my hernia. And that is exactly why it is important to have discussions like these in Support Group meetings (either the Fusion Support Group or the Twisty Scoliosis Support Group—or both!).

As more people join the support groups, there is more sharing of stories, issues, perspectives, philosophies, healing treatments, exercises, and helpful lifestyle changes. And in general, it is very comforting to be able to connect to an understanding and compassionate community who truly recognize the challenges from their own personal experiences of living with this confounding condition.” …

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Aging with a Spinal Fusion

Part 41 of Martha’s Healing Journey

… “My curves and twists seem to be increasing, even with a spinal fusion!! My right thoracic convexity seems more pronounced than I thought, and it certainly looks much ‘hump-ier’ than the one in my imagination. Although come to think of it, on bad days my hump feels even bigger. My concave side seems more collapsed than ever before, and I don’t remember seeing so many wrinkly folds of flesh under my left shoulder blade. Is that because my scoliosis is getting worse? Or simply because I am flabbier? Or a bit of both?” …

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10 + 1 Spinal Fusion Suggestions for 2024

Part 40 of Martha’s Healing Journey

… “The first step is to start to pay attention and learn to listen to your body… then learn to respond. Scoliosis affects the full body with its curves and twists, and having a fusion affects the whole body with its constant rigidity which in turn limits our full movement potential.” …

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