Life Beyond the Curve – Details, episodes & analysis

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

We hope you enjoy the show!

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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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