I have a C curve. I used to limit myself everyday thinking that I have scoliosis. But then I realized that's C curve creates a bigger hurdle in my mind than it is in actual life. That moment of realization has changed my life. I am capable and my body is way more capable than what I think I can achieve. Your scoliosis does not make you curve in, only your mind does. Train your mind and that's how you can expand and overcome... take control!!!
I was 13 when got to know that I have scoliosis. I had to go through an 8- hour long surgery and 4 months to recover/ walk properly. My spinal cord was straightened but my back still has bump. I used to hate it. but now at the age of 20, I've learnt to accept and appreciate my body. i am proud of how perfectly it functions even after going through so much. Scars are not reminders of what’s been broken, but rather of what’s been created.
@@constancemate9578 well I am not sure what happends after surgery but I have always been told that it limits your movement a lot. But without it depending on a size of a curve you can do sports like running but with a little bit breathing problems. I personaly do yoga it helps with the pain
It has been 2 years since i have been diagonised with scoliosis with the S shape , but im totally confident and grateful for having many other blisses to focos on. I may be bent , but never broken
I feel you, I have a very special case of scoliosis where my my concave side is actually tighter than my convex (bump), and my higher hip is opposite than normal. No doctors have really “figured it out”. It’s a journey of the self. Never lose hope.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm sorry to hear about the response given to you, I can't imagine your frustration:( I know there are plenty of great resources out there on Scoliosis Awareness / support groups, I know it's not the same as receiving medical advisement, but they're def still helpful! Would be happy to share :) -Hayley
Thanks for such a beautiful speech. I have scoliosis as well. High school was pretty difficult. I was called "spinal cord" because of the back brace I had to wear all day every. All that really affected my confidence, grades and just positivety of life. I soon realized that there is just nothing I can do about my physical body but could do something about my mental strength. Today I also look back and think Scoliosis also did straightened my life.
Very good talk. I am also a scoliosis patient. I had a major surgery for this in 2002 and doctors fixed a rod to my spine. .Now I am living a very happy married life with 2 kids.
I just noticed my scoliosis few days back...I think it is mild but I'm afraid if it gets worsen. I'm now 24 yrs.old. I'm planning to see a doctor soon. But in the meantime, if I need any help, I will ask u so, please give me ur email id (if u don't mind😊)
Hmmmm....it's considerable 😐.It depends on how u want to maintain ur privacy. I will not mind if u don't feel safe sharing it😊 but please do reply when I post questions here in this comment section. Hope u will help!!! 😃
@S S just upto 2 years after surgery I faced little problems because of the shield. In my case upto 2 years I was not allowed to sit on floor,and I kept the shield 24 hours daily except in the time of bath.After that I never faced any problem. Even in the pregnancy time a day before giving birth to my both kids I sat down directly on the floor. I never took any support for sitting on the ground and for standing till today.
i am 16 years old and i was just diagnosed with scoliosis, in fact, in happened today as i type this comment. when i heard the doctor say those words, it felt like my whole world collapsed. it also turned out that i needed surgery for it to be cured because braces don't work anymore,, well at least for my age. but then after watching this video, hayley just gave me confidence and strength. i am that type of person who hates needles and surgeries however, i know that after it will happen, i will be back to my normal life and have an even better life. i am up for a change!
A few days after my harrington rods were implanted in 2002, I could barely stand with the assistance of nurses because of the pain. The next night I realized no one could walk for me and I was very proud to walk the hospital floor. These rods have taught me to just take one more step no matter what. Well stated Hayley!
I'm 18years old and i diagonised with mild scoliosis..and I'm scared..i don't think about it that often..but my back always keeps hurting..so I'm kinda used to the pain...when i went to the doctor he said as it is mild i don't need any treatment and gave me some medicine...and said it's gonna be better as i grow older on it's own..but google tells me that scoliosis doesn't get better on it's own. Now I'm so unsure and scared about what i should do..when i sit sleep stand i always think if i do this is it gonna be worst.. I don't know what to do😅nobody is helping me in any way and I feel so scared and lonely 😓
Get a second opinion, I went to the same doctor for over a year every 3 months. He said “nothing can be done for you”, or “you’re curve isn’t severe enough for you to have surgery” and “you’re done growing your curve isn’t going to get worse”. That wasn’t the case. I had a 32° curve when I was seeing him, I got a second opinion, the doctor said the same thing, that nothing could be done. Then my grandmother gave it one last chance, I wasn’t happy; I didn’t want to go to the appointment. I made my mind up that I was just going to hear the same thing that the other doctors told me all over again. Once again not the case. See, when I got to the doctors office I got undressed took the x-rays like I always do, I sat in the room waiting for the doctor. I wasn’t expecting anything from this visit, except another let down. The doctor walked in and greeted me, joked with me, and really had an in depth conversation with me. Not my grandmother, me the person with the problem. He examined my back, he laid me on the table and moved my legs around to see the mobility I had in them. The other two doctors I had went to before had never done these things. I was in a way, shocked. He told me that my curve had progressed to 49°. How in 3 months could my curve go from 32° to 49°? Because the two previous doctors didn’t know what they were talking about. I am now getting my surgery scheduled and happy because now I can look forward to being a better version of myself, a straighter more confident version of myself. I know that everyone is different but I hope this will have helped you. My NEW doctors name is Ryan P Farmer, of Lafayette Louisiana. This is a doctor I do not recommend: Gabriel Dersam, of lafayette Louisiana
There are lots of videos for exercises on TH-cam. I have a 25 percent curvature and since I have done these it has helped with pain. It can help where it doesn't progress.
It’s tough having scoliosis. But we can overcome. “I do not give in to fear.”Look yourself in mirror and tell yourself that EVERY DAY. I believe in you!
I was diagnosed when I was 25 years old and was corrected after a year of therapy. I’m 52 years old now and I’m still doing some exercises for my back.
@Kashif Habib my rehab doctor was so patient with me. He always check on me and ask if I’m doing the exercises daily. I just follow and do all the exercises. And after a year, my X-ray showed remarkable change- from 25 degrees to 10 degrees in a year. Just do what your doctor or therapist instructions on how to exercise and do it religiously. God bless you🙏. I will pray for your recovery.
@@ma.esther9637 hey i’m sorry but can i ask you, what do you usually do for your back and what your doctor or therapist instructions for you? . i’m 16 and i’m really confused for what i have to do now. thank you!
@@sk-fm7jq hi Sandrina! Your rehab doctor will give you a program exercises that you will do daily and he will coordinate this program to your therapist.
Hey Hayley. I was so moved after watching this video and funnily enough was able to relate on so many levels. I love the fact that you didn't let scoliosis take control of your life. Sending you all my best wishes. I might be undergoing surgery next year too :) Super nervous but can't wait to actually get it over with.
Im 17 turning 18, I was diagnosed with mild dextroscoliosis 2 years ago (20° s-shaped curve), a month before lockdown. Just had my checkup again yesterday and the doctor's first impression on my curve is 35° so he recommended surgery right away. But upon double checking with some sort of program they use, my curve was confirmed to actually just progressed to 22°, no surgeries to be done nor medications to take. Ngl I was looking forward for the surgery despite my family being against it because I was having right shoulder pains and constant uncomfortable back, but now I was more than disappointed when the doctor told me that my bones are maturing and will probably not progress much in the future. I thought: "does it mean I'll be living with this pain and discomfort my whole life?" Well, turns out, not if you have the resolve. My doctor recommended that I exercise, particularly ab workouts. The first exercise had been hard and caused my whole body to be sore, and it still is until today. But I assure you I have more mobility and less pain and less discomfort right now than the past 2 years I've sat idly.
So happy for u... 10 years ago it was said... Either back pain or surgery....i decided for the surgery.... The pain is worse Than ever 😐.... Kinesiotapes and focused workouts are everything
Since I was a kid, I dreamt to be in the military service, I planned all I wanted to happen in the future. The time has come last year when I applied for my first step to military, but I failed. I thought I'm gonna pass it because I believe too much. I am 19 now, and I'm diagnosed with dextroscoliosis in the thoracic spine when I was 18; the time I applied for my dream job, then I failed because I have scoliosis. I didn't know I have it since I noticed a symptom since I was 14. I got depressed and feel frustrated for myself, and got my parents another disappointment. My back hurts a lot, I always cry laying in my bed before I sleep, because that is only the time I got comfortable. I always think, what am I about to do now, that my dream wasn't the one I got, just because I have this abnormal condition. But instead, I just accepted it and love my curves when I knew that I am not the only one hurting 🥺 Now, I took Psychology instead of continuing what i dreamt since then. It's frustrating but maybe this is where my fate is, and I just accepted it, and continue to move forward. Then I saw this and it really inspired me, I cried a lot remembering what I've gone through. I hope I can still straighten this up. I'm still hoping and continuing to move forward, even if it hurts always🥺 I hope we get all the love we deserve as we have this curves inside us. I hope we will keep on moving forward 🥺❤️
@@jazmineisip5930 hello, last year October, I consulted a orthopedic, they said that my back curves were on moderate condition. He recommends practicing flexibility exercises or hydrotherapy - which is to attend swimming classes, will help me lessen pain caused by scoliosis. I am not allowed to wear braces because I am already 20 years old today, and my bones already stopped growing. So, he recommends me to do exercises everyday/swimming classes, or go to a chiropractor. I am okay now, still attending Psychology classes. I can't apply now to military service because of having dextroscoliosis, it'll worsen my back. Thank you for asking.😊
All these videos, comments are so positive. Where’s the people with severe scoliosis, spinal fusion surgery, who had bad outcomes? You guys need to share too. Your stories matter too. Yes it’s scary, to those who haven’t gone through it yet. But I wish I’d seen your stories before my surgery. Back when I was in these comment sections all those years ago.
My life story is like this. I'm also scoliosis patient.I got the disease when I was 2 years old . I have a c curve.Then I had five surgeries as I got older.I am 17 old now.I'm better than before.
@@wendielaura3299 don't worry everything will be alright. matter is not about scoliosis. It's about your confidence. Don't lost it. It will magic in your life 😊
I'm preparing for medical entrance examination...and diagonised with scoliosis just some day before💔.. Your journey inspired me..thanks ❤ now I can go back to my studies ❤❤❤
Really appreciate the support Sumaiya. And omg wishing you the best of luck on your medical entrance examination, amazing!!! And sending you nothing but positivity for your scoliosis journey, hopefully it is nothing too serious :) xx - Hayley
Tysm this was very insperational, I also have scoliosis and mine is mild but I hope it goes away. I've been trying to straighten my back by doing me exercises and pushing myself on the wall to try and straighten it, doing yoga and dance.
@@lumahawatmeh1470 rarely have pain Honestly I really don't even think about my spine. I just live my life. Key if curvature detected to take care of it
@@SkyeDaru heard your Camouflage ....I was like wow.....keep going girl...keep singing your voice is good.....by the way my son loves singing and composing his own songs too.... unfortunately we are from India so I can't encourage him much....wish he was born in the US ....the accent, exposure, makes a difference. So I have asked him to take back seat in his music and concentrate in his studies for now ......one day when he has enough money he can pursue his true passion his true love.......Music.
I got diagnosed with scoliosis when I was around 11 and I'm turning 20 this year, I haven't gotten surgery but, I can feel my spine getting worse. I've been feeling quite stuck and I just hope that I'll be able to figure out what's right for me.
Same...i seriously Don't know what to do. My family Ain't got enough money for surgery and i don't earn yet. I'm 18 and you can't even find any job in Bangladesh at this age.
I loved the way she presented the talk Connected it with similar situation If she talks all about scoliosis generally there might be no one interested. I'vent seen anyone having scoliosis in person except in scoliosis clinic. It's quite rare to find amongst people so in most cases it go unnoticed. Stats(2-3% population) saying pretty common although. Fun fact: In 300 people 8 has scoliosis and out of 8 , 7 will be female and only 1 male.
Thanks so much for this, appreciate your kindness! Made my day and I'm really glad you liked the talk. I had no idea about that fun fact, wow!!! I feel like Scoliosis is definitely more common than people might think! -Hayley
I went to doctor cause I have difficulty on breathing. the first doctor told me I have pneumonia I did not believe it and decided to look for another doctor. the new doctor asked me to have an X-ray. we then discovered I have scoliosis that's causing the pain in breathing. I will most likely never have that surgery because of the price of it. but good luck to everyone to decide to get it done.
Nice talk. But it doesn't give any relief to a person who has it since birth and has been through millions of checkups and the only thing she got was: 20% of success probability in case of a surgery. I got an S curve caused by two tiny odd spine bons on each side. It gets worse and worse and I still don't love myself. I learned to live with it. I am now 30 and everytime going for shopping is depressing cuz nothing fits neither on the top nor on the bottom. I traveled quite a lot in my 20s and it was fun but I never have done anything that might be a bit risky and might lead to an injury because what can be fixed for many, cannot for me
Do you have any lower back pain ? I'm suffering from kyphoscoliosis form last 1 nd half year doctor told me there is no need of any surgery. After physiotherapy pain doesn't reduce at all . What to do then??? It affects on daily routine how to deal it.. please reply as soon as possible..
Am actually really scared to be Operated. I don't want to get surgery but my scoliosis is I think more than 45 degrees. I'm 19 years old and I'm afraid about the effects of the surgery. :(
Hey don't worry! I'm 19 and 2 years post op. I'm not going to lie, for the first week of recovery, it is very rough with extreme pain. Following 1-2 months it is also difficult with pain, less mobility, etc. Although around 7-8 months post operation I was back and better than ever! Able to touch my toes, do sports again and no pain at all! It changed my life for the better and given the choice would get it again in a heartbeat given the choice
in middle school i was bullied with all my class students They were thinking me sick and even my teacher said everyone to not touch my back but now im not wearing my brace n everythingg iss alrihtttt
Hi! I'd have to go back and look at my scans, but my curve was significantly fixed after fusion, though I have a slight curve that remained in the lumbar area. Nothing that needed treatment though. My spinal scar can't actually be "reduced" but there are ways to minimize its appearance. I used to put some oil and some cover-up after surgery:) -Hayley
My daughter currently has 48deg scoliosis and we’re worried how we’re going to deal with surgery. I’m scared to death for my daughter and me and my wife don’t wanna go that route if possible. We’re told to monitor it by doing xray every 6mos and shouldn’t progress to 1degree. All efforts now are on preventing it to curve. Next weeek we’ll go see a therapist who can help with specific exercises mainly for scoliosis patients. Money for surgery is another concern.
@@plushie2007 breathing exercises called Schroth. We're not doing it extensively and we haven't been able yet to get an xray. she goes to school like normal girls at the moment. I hope there's a community where we can all help each other through exchange of information to better deal with Scoliosis.
@@MrMosoani according to what I saw, if ur daughter is still in growing phase, I would suggest u go to a good doctor because that 48 is pretty quickly gonna be 70-80 if u don't do surgery, I am not a doctor, but its better to check
I've had scoliosis since I was 12 I've had 2 spinal fusions I've got an s curve I always felt different because before my surgery I had to wear a back brace
Scoliosis is treatable completely without any surgery or medication through holistic approach as I have corrected mine. I took treatment from NAMAN CHUGH IN INDIA
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I have a C curve. I used to limit myself everyday thinking that I have scoliosis. But then I realized that's C curve creates a bigger hurdle in my mind than it is in actual life. That moment of realization has changed my life. I am capable and my body is way more capable than what I think I can achieve. Your scoliosis does not make you curve in, only your mind does. Train your mind and that's how you can expand and overcome... take control!!!
I absolutely agree with your message Tiffanie. Wishing you the best with your curvature, thank you for sharing this! xx -Hayley
completely agree👍👍
I was 13 when got to know that I have scoliosis. I had to go through an 8- hour long surgery and 4 months to recover/ walk properly. My spinal cord was straightened but my back still has bump. I used to hate it. but now at the age of 20, I've learnt to accept and appreciate my body. i am proud of how perfectly it functions even after going through so much. Scars are not reminders of what’s been broken, but rather of what’s been created.
How big was your curve? How many degrees?
@@sandravicens116 when I frst went to the doc it was 30ish, after few months it was 60 something, so immediately surgery was done.
How r u doing now?
scoliosis really really hurts!!! i’m ready to get up n do whatever it takes to be pain free 😞😟
May you find the best recovery possible..may your mind find the best rest, energy and peace
Sorry for your pain
How long does the pain last? Will be able to do sports again?
@@constancemate9578 well I am not sure what happends after surgery but I have always been told that it limits your movement a lot. But without it depending on a size of a curve you can do sports like running but with a little bit breathing problems. I personaly do yoga it helps with the pain
It has been 2 years since i have been diagonised with scoliosis with the S shape , but im totally confident and grateful for having many other blisses to focos on.
I may be bent , but never broken
I also have scoliosis. Just found out recently and I had to figure it out on my own, as the doctors in my location are uneducated.
I have scoliosis as well with 2 curves. Let me know if you need my help.
I feel you, I have a very special case of scoliosis where my my concave side is actually tighter than my convex (bump), and my higher hip is opposite than normal. No doctors have really “figured it out”. It’s a journey of the self. Never lose hope.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm sorry to hear about the response given to you, I can't imagine your frustration:( I know there are plenty of great resources out there on Scoliosis Awareness / support groups, I know it's not the same as receiving medical advisement, but they're def still helpful! Would be happy to share :) -Hayley
@@betty_taylor55 my scoliosis in moderate.
@@SkyeDaru yes, please.
Thanks for such a beautiful speech.
I have scoliosis as well. High school was pretty difficult. I was called "spinal cord" because of the back brace I had to wear all day every. All that really affected my confidence, grades and just positivety of life.
I soon realized that there is just nothing I can do about my physical body but could do something about my mental strength.
Today I also look back and think Scoliosis also did straightened my life.
I was called camel during high school bec the curve on my back..it's depressing to think about
Very good talk. I am also a scoliosis patient. I had a major surgery for this in 2002 and doctors fixed a rod to my spine. .Now I am living a very happy married life with 2 kids.
At what age your surgery was done?
I just noticed my scoliosis few days back...I think it is mild but I'm afraid if it gets worsen. I'm now 24 yrs.old. I'm planning to see a doctor soon. But in the meantime, if I need any help, I will ask u so, please give me ur email id (if u don't mind😊)
Hmmmm....it's considerable 😐.It depends on how u want to maintain ur privacy. I will not mind if u don't feel safe sharing it😊 but please do reply when I post questions here in this comment section. Hope u will help!!! 😃
Thank u so much!!
@S S just upto 2 years after surgery I faced little problems because of the shield. In my case upto 2 years I was not allowed to sit on floor,and I kept the shield 24 hours daily except in the time of bath.After that I never faced any problem. Even in the pregnancy time a day before giving birth to my both kids I sat down directly on the floor. I never took any support for sitting on the ground and for standing till today.
i am 16 years old and i was just diagnosed with scoliosis, in fact, in happened today as i type this comment. when i heard the doctor say those words, it felt like my whole world collapsed. it also turned out that i needed surgery for it to be cured because braces don't work anymore,, well at least for my age. but then after watching this video, hayley just gave me confidence and strength. i am that type of person who hates needles and surgeries however, i know that after it will happen, i will be back to my normal life and have an even better life. i am up for a change!
I hope ur surgery went well❤
How are you doing today?
I LOVE THIS! I had scoliosis too and man it can put you in a victim mentality but is also what makes me so strong.
A few days after my harrington rods were implanted in 2002, I could barely stand with the assistance of nurses because of the pain. The next night I realized no one could walk for me and I was very proud to walk the hospital floor. These rods have taught me to just take one more step no matter what.
Well stated Hayley!
I'm 18years old and i diagonised with mild scoliosis..and I'm scared..i don't think about it that often..but my back always keeps hurting..so I'm kinda used to the pain...when i went to the doctor he said as it is mild i don't need any treatment and gave me some medicine...and said it's gonna be better as i grow older on it's own..but google tells me that scoliosis doesn't get better on it's own.
Now I'm so unsure and scared about what i should do..when i sit sleep stand i always think if i do this is it gonna be worst..
I don't know what to do😅nobody is helping me in any way and I feel so scared and lonely 😓
Get a second opinion, I went to the same doctor for over a year every 3 months. He said “nothing can be done for you”, or “you’re curve isn’t severe enough for you to have surgery” and “you’re done growing your curve isn’t going to get worse”. That wasn’t the case. I had a 32° curve when I was seeing him, I got a second opinion, the doctor said the same thing, that nothing could be done. Then my grandmother gave it one last chance, I wasn’t happy; I didn’t want to go to the appointment. I made my mind up that I was just going to hear the same thing that the other doctors told me all over again. Once again not the case. See, when I got to the doctors office I got undressed took the x-rays like I always do, I sat in the room waiting for the doctor. I wasn’t expecting anything from this visit, except another let down. The doctor walked in and greeted me, joked with me, and really had an in depth conversation with me. Not my grandmother, me the person with the problem. He examined my back, he laid me on the table and moved my legs around to see the mobility I had in them. The other two doctors I had went to before had never done these things. I was in a way, shocked. He told me that my curve had progressed to 49°. How in 3 months could my curve go from 32° to 49°? Because the two previous doctors didn’t know what they were talking about. I am now getting my surgery scheduled and happy because now I can look forward to being a better version of myself, a straighter more confident version of myself. I know that everyone is different but I hope this will have helped you.
My NEW doctors name is Ryan P Farmer, of Lafayette Louisiana.
This is a doctor I do not recommend:
Gabriel Dersam, of lafayette Louisiana
@@theabtardians8864 thank you so much for sharing your story with me..i will try consult another doctor so soon as possible...
There are lots of videos for exercises on TH-cam. I have a 25 percent curvature and since I have done these it has helped with pain. It can help where it doesn't progress.
@@Racecoleman what were the most helpful videos if you don't mind sharing?
It’s tough having scoliosis. But we can overcome. “I do not give in to fear.”Look yourself in mirror and tell yourself that EVERY DAY. I believe in you!
I was diagnosed when I was 25 years old and was corrected after a year of therapy. I’m 52 years old now and I’m still doing some exercises for my back.
@Kashif Habib my rehab doctor was so patient with me. He always check on me and ask if I’m doing the exercises daily. I just follow and do all the exercises. And after a year, my X-ray showed remarkable change- from 25 degrees to 10 degrees in a year.
Just do what your doctor or therapist instructions on how to exercise and do it religiously. God bless you🙏. I will pray for your recovery.
@@ma.esther9637 hey i’m sorry but can i ask you, what do you usually do for your back and what your doctor or therapist instructions for you? . i’m 16 and i’m really confused for what i have to do now. thank you!
@@sk-fm7jq hi Sandrina! Your rehab doctor will give you a program exercises that you will do daily and he will coordinate this program to your therapist.
@@ma.esther9637 heyy thank you for your reply by the way☺️
@@sk-fm7jq you are most welcome🙏
Hey Hayley. I was so moved after watching this video and funnily enough was able to relate on so many levels. I love the fact that you didn't let scoliosis take control of your life. Sending you all my best wishes. I might be undergoing surgery next year too :) Super nervous but can't wait to actually get it over with.
Im 17 turning 18, I was diagnosed with mild dextroscoliosis 2 years ago (20° s-shaped curve), a month before lockdown. Just had my checkup again yesterday and the doctor's first impression on my curve is 35° so he recommended surgery right away. But upon double checking with some sort of program they use, my curve was confirmed to actually just progressed to 22°, no surgeries to be done nor medications to take. Ngl I was looking forward for the surgery despite my family being against it because I was having right shoulder pains and constant uncomfortable back, but now I was more than disappointed when the doctor told me that my bones are maturing and will probably not progress much in the future. I thought: "does it mean I'll be living with this pain and discomfort my whole life?"
Well, turns out, not if you have the resolve. My doctor recommended that I exercise, particularly ab workouts. The first exercise had been hard and caused my whole body to be sore, and it still is until today. But I assure you I have more mobility and less pain and less discomfort right now than the past 2 years I've sat idly.
So happy for u... 10 years ago it was said... Either back pain or surgery....i decided for the surgery.... The pain is worse Than ever 😐.... Kinesiotapes and focused workouts are everything
Since I was a kid, I dreamt to be in the military service, I planned all I wanted to happen in the future. The time has come last year when I applied for my first step to military, but I failed. I thought I'm gonna pass it because I believe too much. I am 19 now, and I'm diagnosed with dextroscoliosis in the thoracic spine when I was 18; the time I applied for my dream job, then I failed because I have scoliosis. I didn't know I have it since I noticed a symptom since I was 14. I got depressed and feel frustrated for myself, and got my parents another disappointment. My back hurts a lot, I always cry laying in my bed before I sleep, because that is only the time I got comfortable. I always think, what am I about to do now, that my dream wasn't the one I got, just because I have this abnormal condition. But instead, I just accepted it and love my curves when I knew that I am not the only one hurting 🥺 Now, I took Psychology instead of continuing what i dreamt since then. It's frustrating but maybe this is where my fate is, and I just accepted it, and continue to move forward. Then I saw this and it really inspired me, I cried a lot remembering what I've gone through. I hope I can still straighten this up. I'm still hoping and continuing to move forward, even if it hurts always🥺 I hope we get all the love we deserve as we have this curves inside us. I hope we will keep on moving forward 🥺❤️
Hi, how are you?
@@jazmineisip5930 hello, last year October, I consulted a orthopedic, they said that my back curves were on moderate condition. He recommends practicing flexibility exercises or hydrotherapy - which is to attend swimming classes, will help me lessen pain caused by scoliosis. I am not allowed to wear braces because I am already 20 years old today, and my bones already stopped growing. So, he recommends me to do exercises everyday/swimming classes, or go to a chiropractor. I am okay now, still attending Psychology classes. I can't apply now to military service because of having dextroscoliosis, it'll worsen my back. Thank you for asking.😊
Hope you are doing fine... all my wishes to you😊
Great talk! Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story.
All these videos, comments are so positive. Where’s the people with severe scoliosis, spinal fusion surgery, who had bad outcomes? You guys need to share too. Your stories matter too. Yes it’s scary, to those who haven’t gone through it yet. But I wish I’d seen your stories before my surgery. Back when I was in these comment sections all those years ago.
My life story is like this. I'm also scoliosis patient.I got the disease when I was 2 years old . I have a c curve.Then I had five surgeries as I got older.I am 17 old now.I'm better than before.
Was the surgery hurt?
@@wendielaura3299 Just a little bit. But do not be afraid
@@piyu288 I’m really afraid to see a doctor😢
@@wendielaura3299 don't worry everything will be alright. matter is not about scoliosis. It's about your confidence. Don't lost it. It will magic in your life 😊
@@piyu288 thank you so much❤️
Hi Skye, I have scoliosis too. I'm glad everything worked out for you :)
I'm preparing for medical entrance examination...and diagonised with scoliosis just some day before💔.. Your journey inspired me..thanks ❤ now I can go back to my studies ❤❤❤
Really appreciate the support Sumaiya. And omg wishing you the best of luck on your medical entrance examination, amazing!!! And sending you nothing but positivity for your scoliosis journey, hopefully it is nothing too serious :) xx - Hayley
@@SkyeDaru thanks dear☺☺☺
ALLAH bless you
I have scoliosis too its painful allah give strength to us
I think you are from Bangladesh.. I am too..I'm 18 years old and i think my curve is increasing.. But idk what to do. Can we talk?
my brother will go through scoliosis surgery and this video is surely one of the motivation videos i should send to him. Thanks a lot
Very enlightening and inspirational!
Tysm this was very insperational, I also have scoliosis and mine is mild but I hope it goes away. I've been trying to straighten my back by doing me exercises and pushing myself on the wall to try and straighten it, doing yoga and dance.
Hey...... any progress 😭😭
So it has been 40 plus years since surgery and I am doing great.
Readers all teens should be screened.
That’s great! Do you have any pain and what recommendations do you have?
@@lumahawatmeh1470 rarely have pain
Honestly I really don't even think about my spine. I just live my life.
Key if curvature detected to take care of it
Oh wow I wish I could get the finances for surgery
Are you doing exercise?
dO YOU HAVE FISION SURGERY HOW M,ANY DEGREES DID YOU HAVE ?
She’s mesmerizing
I also have scoliosis and went through a really hard time but pushed through I did and I’m grateful for how far I’ve come
She talk like alpha man
I just got diagnosed with a 12-degree curve. I'm so anxious...
Love your positivity!
very inspirational, i have scoliosis and i am more confident with myself
I just heard I have scoliosis, I feel like I have a 25 or more degree angle
Should I be scared of surgery
@@hadrianramos5167 surgery only happens at 40-45 degrees so no
@@hadrianramos5167 i have a 33 degree thoracic curve and a 40 degree lumbar curve. my last xray was in september so it may have gotten worse
@@hadrianramos5167 no
Amazing girl. Awe'd by her strength and determination.
Thanks so much Moses, appreciate the comment.
-Hayley
@@SkyeDaru heard your Camouflage ....I was like wow.....keep going girl...keep singing your voice is good.....by the way my son loves singing and composing his own songs too.... unfortunately we are from India so I can't encourage him much....wish he was born in the US ....the accent, exposure, makes a difference. So I have asked him to take back seat in his music and concentrate in his studies for now ......one day when he has enough money he can pursue his true passion his true love.......Music.
Thank you for such a beautiful speech. God bless you.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate this!!! -Hayley
very well spoken and eloquent! inspirational
Good for you
god,I'm crying
Thank you for the inspiration, Hayley!
Thank you very much Joanne!!!! -Hayley
I got diagnosed with scoliosis when I was around 11 and I'm turning 20 this year, I haven't gotten surgery but, I can feel my spine getting worse. I've been feeling quite stuck and I just hope that I'll be able to figure out what's right for me.
Same...i seriously Don't know what to do. My family Ain't got enough money for surgery and i don't earn yet. I'm 18 and you can't even find any job in Bangladesh at this age.
@@taehyungiee I pray that things get easy for you.❤️
@@taehyungiee me tooooo
@@drape_tomania3 omg you’re army also from bd?
I loved the way she presented the talk
Connected it with similar situation
If she talks all about scoliosis generally there might be no one interested.
I'vent seen anyone having scoliosis in person except in scoliosis clinic. It's quite rare to find amongst people so in most cases it go unnoticed. Stats(2-3% population) saying pretty common although.
Fun fact:
In 300 people 8 has scoliosis and out of 8 , 7 will be female and only 1 male.
Thanks so much for this, appreciate your kindness! Made my day and I'm really glad you liked the talk. I had no idea about that fun fact, wow!!! I feel like Scoliosis is definitely more common than people might think! -Hayley
Love this!!! So inspiring
I have a titanium rod screwed to my spine. I was diagnosed when i was 2. So scoliosis is all i have known.
DO YOU HAVE SURGERY ? IF YOU HAD IT >> hOW IS YOUR EXPIRENCE AFTER SURGERY?
Fan of your music Skye, but now a fan of this presentation too
Thank you Roicee!!! xx -Hayley Skye
I didn't see anyone saying that brace helped my scoliosis. I think brace cause to worsen scoliosis after stopping usage of it🙄
I am quite certain that mine did
Thank you, helpful.
she is so cool
I went to doctor cause I have difficulty on breathing. the first doctor told me I have pneumonia I did not believe it and decided to look for another doctor. the new doctor asked me to have an X-ray. we then discovered I have scoliosis that's causing the pain in breathing. I will most likely never have that surgery because of the price of it. but good luck to everyone to decide to get it done.
Watching this after my surgery feels referred
Nice talk. But it doesn't give any relief to a person who has it since birth and has been through millions of checkups and the only thing she got was: 20% of success probability in case of a surgery. I got an S curve caused by two tiny odd spine bons on each side. It gets worse and worse and I still don't love myself. I learned to live with it. I am now 30 and everytime going for shopping is depressing cuz nothing fits neither on the top nor on the bottom.
I traveled quite a lot in my 20s and it was fun but I never have done anything that might be a bit risky and might lead to an injury because what can be fixed for many, cannot for me
Do you have any lower back pain ? I'm suffering from kyphoscoliosis form last 1 nd half year doctor told me there is no need of any surgery. After physiotherapy pain doesn't reduce at all . What to do then??? It affects on daily routine how to deal it.. please reply as soon as possible..
inspirational lady
Am actually really scared to be Operated. I don't want to get surgery but my scoliosis is I think more than 45 degrees. I'm 19 years old and I'm afraid about the effects of the surgery. :(
Hey don't worry! I'm 19 and 2 years post op. I'm not going to lie, for the first week of recovery, it is very rough with extreme pain. Following 1-2 months it is also difficult with pain, less mobility, etc. Although around 7-8 months post operation I was back and better than ever! Able to touch my toes, do sports again and no pain at all! It changed my life for the better and given the choice would get it again in a heartbeat given the choice
@@tomanyfandomstocount9041 really? You do sports? That's amazing!
Wow, this means so much. Thank you for the reassurance ♥️
@@younghyun6181 thank you so much! i just checked her out
@@tomanyfandomstocount9041 can I go to the gym though ? After surgery
@@u8384 I'd give it a solid 8 months after, but definitely depends on how fast you recover.
Sending love to you all!!! -Hayley
I have an S curved spine (scoliosis) and I have to wear my back brace for 4 yrs and 22 hours a day
Breh same
in middle school i was bullied with all my class students They were thinking me sick and even my teacher said everyone to not touch my back but now im not wearing my brace n everythingg iss alrihtttt
PLASE GO BACK TO YOUR BRACES OR ANOTHER AWY YOUR CURVE GOT UP AND WORSE.
88° here, damn
Damn I got surgery at 70° couldn't imagine the pain and discomfort you're in
After surgery u r curve was reduced to what extent n what r u doing to reduce u r scar
Hi! I'd have to go back and look at my scans, but my curve was significantly fixed after fusion, though I have a slight curve that remained in the lumbar area. Nothing that needed treatment though. My spinal scar can't actually be "reduced" but there are ways to minimize its appearance. I used to put some oil and some cover-up after surgery:) -Hayley
Sweet so Sweet
Man just wanted to live normally.
My daughter currently has 48deg scoliosis and we’re worried how we’re going to deal with surgery. I’m scared to death for my daughter and me and my wife don’t wanna go that route if possible.
We’re told to monitor it by doing xray every 6mos and shouldn’t progress to 1degree.
All efforts now are on preventing it to curve. Next weeek we’ll go see a therapist who can help with specific exercises mainly for scoliosis patients.
Money for surgery is another concern.
How is your daughter doing now?
@@plushie2007 breathing exercises called Schroth. We're not doing it extensively and we haven't been able yet to get an xray.
she goes to school like normal girls at the moment.
I hope there's a community where we can all help each other through exchange of information to better deal with Scoliosis.
@@MrMosoani according to what I saw, if ur daughter is still in growing phase, I would suggest u go to a good doctor because that 48 is pretty quickly gonna be 70-80 if u don't do surgery, I am not a doctor, but its better to check
Katharina Schroth is good! Mobility and focused exercises...i regret the surgery i had 🙁
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scolisis has slightly affected my breathing, but nothing worth noting. then the pandemic happens. uuughhh the panicked calls to screening centers. :(
It's very rare that the brace works.
I've had scoliosis since I was 12 I've had 2 spinal fusions I've got an s curve I always felt different because before my surgery I had to wear a back brace
DO YOU HAVE PAIN AFTER 1 YRS OF THE SURGERY?
The airport scanner doesn't pick up the rods.
sound bird
Epic but surgery costs too much
First 1 min and i think she is me.
Scoliosis is treatable completely without any surgery or medication through holistic approach as I have corrected mine. I took treatment from NAMAN CHUGH IN INDIA
Can you tell me more please ?
Brother can you guide me.......I am from india
brother explain it
hey can i ask you what do you usually do for your back. thank you!
Stop lying