Well, this past week has been very busy for our family. Carissa had 2 chiropractor appointments this week. On Monday, Brian noticed something was wrong with her back. I did the Scoliosis self exam on her and knew what was wrong with her. How could this be?? I checked 2 weeks ago and a Chiropractor check her a year ago and her back was fine.
On Tuesday this week she had x-rays done and we were told she has 3 curvatures in her back, the largest one in in the middle by her shoulder blade, and is at 39 degrees. Her spine looks like an S. A 39 degree curve is pretty significant. Most doctors suggest surgery when the curve gets to 50 degrees or more. Also, her pelvic bone is twisting in from the curving, which will mean she will not be able to have any vaginal births when she is older if we don't get this corrected. The chiropractor told us on Thursday that she needs to see a specialist to stop the curve from getting worse.
We will be taking her to a very good specialist in Kansas City. I have already spoken to them about her and they recommend a flexible brace, chiropractic care, exercise, and massage therapy. Of course this specialist is an out of network provider so that means we will be paying $4,500 for the brace and $600 a month for therapy out of pocket. We believe, as well of the Chiropractors, that it can be corrected because she is young and her bones are still growing.
Brian and I have total peace that she will be healed. I cannot describe to you the inter peace we have; we just know that everything will work out for the good. God is going to turn everything around. God provides what we need. She will recover from this quickly. So please keep Carissa in your prayers.
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