Spinal fusion isn’t just a medical decision. It’s a life decision. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m sharing the five questions I believe every person should ask before saying yes to spinal fusion. These questions will help you understand not just your X-rays, but your quality of life, your goals, and your mindset. In This Episode You’ll Learn: • How to assess your current quality of life beyond your Cobb angle • Why exhausting conservative options matters before surgery • What...
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Spinal fusion isn’t just a medical decision. It’s a life decision. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m sharing the five questions I believe every person should ask before saying yes to spinal fusion. These questions will help you understand not just your X-rays, but your quality of life, your goals, and your mindset. In This Episode You’ll Learn: • How to assess your current quality of life beyond your Cobb angle • Why exhausting conservative options matters before surgery • What...
Episode 116: Are Your Genetics Influencing Your Scoliosis? Interview w/ Dr. Mark Morningstar
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
39 minutes
6 months ago
Episode 116: Are Your Genetics Influencing Your Scoliosis? Interview w/ Dr. Mark Morningstar
Are your genes playing a role in your scoliosis? On this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m joined by Dr. Mark Morningstar, an expert in non-surgical scoliosis care and a founding member of Society of Scoliosis Orthopedic Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). In this episode, you’ll learn about the surprising genetic links to scoliosis, including specific genes like COMT and MTHFR, and learn how understanding these factors can unlock new pathways for managing your condition. You’ll a...
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
Spinal fusion isn’t just a medical decision. It’s a life decision. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m sharing the five questions I believe every person should ask before saying yes to spinal fusion. These questions will help you understand not just your X-rays, but your quality of life, your goals, and your mindset. In This Episode You’ll Learn: • How to assess your current quality of life beyond your Cobb angle • Why exhausting conservative options matters before surgery • What...
