by Teresa Teuscher
Behind every Scoliosis curve is a story. Here we share our journeys of living with Scoliosis and how it changed our life, as well as being a library of resources for those who are seeking help. <br/><br/><a href="https://teresat3fitt.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">teresat3fitt.substack.com</a>
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February 25, 2024
<p></p><p>Live pain free with Scoliosis, Arthritis, integrative nutrition. Retrain your breath</p><p>We were made to move</p><p>Born in Poland as young girl in her gym class, she was diagnosed with Scoliosis. At age 16 with a 48 curve she had surgery. Being curious about her own surgery, she convinced her orthopedic to let her observe a spinal fusion using Harrington rods. </p><p>Not living with any pain, pre & post surgery, life moved as it always had pain free. It wasn’t until she had her 2nd child that pain started to set in. Having a corporate job, wearing heals, life all took a toll. Not being able to support her Scoliosis, getting out of bed became painful. Cortisone shots weren’t a possibility because of her fusion. </p><p>She worked with therapist for 4 years, she learned how use her body, firing her glutes, how to walk, building core strength. </p><p>Living with Scoliosis & Arthritis pain free. Every day we open up, it’s like we’re blooming. Once we don’t have that message of pain in our head, there is no limit. </p><p>Agnes shares a story about when she wanted to skate. Her daughter was scared remembering the pain her mom lived with.</p><p>It wasn’t until her 4th car accident that, her perspective changed. “It was about the work.” This will not impact me. It’s the power of mind set. With that, she said, “I’m going to be okay.”</p><p>We need kindness for ourselves. </p><p>This is her story.</p><p> </p><p>Where can you find Agnes:</p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/thesimplebeautifulwellness/"> thesimplebeautifulwellness</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://teresat3fitt.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">teresat3fitt.substack.com</a>
February 10, 2024
<p>At age 13 Jaq was diagnosed with Scoliosis. When she was 16, the pain started. This lead her family into a deep dive of doing research to find out what the nexts would be. She would do physical therapy with no help of her curve decreasing & not being prescribed a brace. </p><p>It would be 10 years until she had surgery. She continued living her every day life playing sports & being active. In her senior year of high school, she stopped playing rugby because of the increased. She went to orthopedics, no one prescribing Schroth Method or bracing. “Here’s physical therapy, hopefully it doesn’t worsen.”</p><p>Surgery would be her next step. After many appointments & opinions, Jaq & her family found an orthopedic in West Slip, New York Dr. Sevarella. </p><p>She would have surgery that kept her in the ICU for a week. </p><p>Recovery was rough. I remember burning pain. I remember waking up crying happy that I woke up. </p><p>“You have to fight for your new spine.” </p><p>She shares, looking back, those were my second first steps.</p><p>Jaq shares one of the best post Scoliosis stories about her mom driving home being stopped by the police. </p><p>Upon getting home, we realized I wasn’t given meds. 24 hrs later she got her meds but it would take 2 weeks for life to feel normal. My mom was my rock. </p><p>It would take 2 years for my spine to feel normal. </p><p>So much more goes into surgery than having surgery. Mentally I felt like I was never prepared for what was to come. I didn’t think about what would be like to bath myself or wash my hair or being able to walk without assistance. </p><p>Having surgery has it’s benefits. </p><p>Believe in your decisions. You are smart enough. </p><p>Where can you find Jaq:</p><p>Instagram: </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/thetwisted_wanderer/">Jaq</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://teresat3fitt.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">teresat3fitt.substack.com</a>
January 27, 2024
<p>Growing up Dr. Gardner liked science. In college he majored in Chemistry. "Medicine was a way to touch peoples lives.” Dr. Gardner was drawn to Orthopedic surgery, based on the magnitude & immediacy </p><p>He trained at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC, graduating in 2007. It was during this time, he was optimistic, viewing the future through rose colored glasses. When he started talking with patients he learned about the health care system is in the US. He started to feel disillusioned on how the system fails patients. </p><p>It was then, he saw specifically how the Scoliosis journey had problematic components.</p><p>Dr. Gardner still believes that a lot of these surgeries are potentially avoidable with better systems in place.</p><p>Dr. Gardner partnered with Karena Thek founder of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/scolio_pilates/?utm_source=Scolio%20Pilates&utm_campaign=e9fd8ca911-EBCW1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d9cc94183c-e9fd8ca911-134014982&mc_cid=e9fd8ca911&mc_eid=2a470fe474">Scoliosis Pilates</a>, bringing Kavon Saber (an adult living with Scoliosis) to help patients solve living with Scoliosis.</p><p>Dr Gardner shares his thoughts on Harrington Rods & Tethering. </p><p>Some of Dr. Gardners come to him post surgery with “failed back syndrome.”</p><p>Working with Dr. Gardner & his team patients can self scan using the FDA approved app which asses the severity of a patients scoliosis. </p><p>“The system is not your fault.”</p><p>“Losing hope is easy but there is help out there.”</p><p>Where can you find Dr. Gardner: </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzG00UGNGGN/">National Scoliosis Clinic</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://nationalscoliosisclinic.com/scoliosis-solution-webinar/?nab=0">wwwNationalScoliosisClinic.com</a></p><p></p><p>LEAVE A REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode, we’d to hear what was your take away. If you know someone who this can help please share. Take a screen shot & share it with us on instagram @<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/t3fitt/">T3fitt.</a></p><p>Do you follow Teresa on TikTok yet? Head over to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@teresat3fitt">T3Fitt </a>and follow her and her team for additional content.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://teresat3fitt.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">teresat3fitt.substack.com</a>
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