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Embrace The Brace with Ava
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Hi! My name is Ava and my scoliosis journey began in 2019. When I went for an annual checkup my pediatrician told me I had scoliosis after he had me do the forward bend test. This journey has not been an easy one. I felt alone and sometimes scared. There are many online groups for parents, but not so much for the kids themselves.
I hope that these videos will help others with scoliosis with some practical tips and tricks as you learn what to expect when wearing a scoliosis brace. I am not here to provide medical advice, I am not a doctor…. just a teen with scoliosis 😊 I created this channel to help other kids and teens know that they are not alone. I wish to provide comfort in knowing there’s another teen with scoliosis out there for you!
I hope that these videos will help others with scoliosis with some practical tips and tricks as you learn what to expect when wearing a scoliosis brace. I am not here to provide medical advice, I am not a doctor…. just a teen with scoliosis 😊 I created this channel to help other kids and teens know that they are not alone. I wish to provide comfort in knowing there’s another teen with scoliosis out there for you!
My Scoliosis Treatment Plan and How I Was Able to Avoid Surgery
For those of you new to wearing a scoliosis back brace, in this video I interview my doctor. He explains my treatment plan and how I was able to avoid surgery and improve my scoliosis curve by wearing a scoliosis back brace and exercises. Everyone's journey is different and I just wanted to share my story in hopes it could help others.
Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when I was 14 years old. I felt so alone and even scared sometimes as there are very few places for kids to connect with other kids with scoliosis. I created this RUclips channel to post videos to share my experience with kids and teens so they know that THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
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Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when I was 14 years old. I felt so alone and even scared sometimes as there are very few places for kids to connect with other kids with scoliosis. I created this RUclips channel to post videos to share my experience with kids and teens so they know that THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
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Scoliosis Brace Stories by Comedian @CarmenLynch
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Carmen Lynch, who has appeared on a string of late night TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan has scoliosis. In this video, Carmen shares her scoliosis journey and experience wearing a scoliosis back brace. Her scoliosis journey is very similar to my journey and she shares some great insight that I hope will help you see that d...
Appreciation To My Supporters During My Scoliosis Journey: Thank You!
Просмотров 347Год назад
Looking back on my scoliosis journey, there are so many people that help us scoliosis warriors. To all the doctors, nurses, therapists, brace makers, x-ray and MRI technicians, parents….who else am I missing…but to everyone involved THANK YOU, we appreciate you! I hope sharing my scoliosis experience can help others who are on their scoliosis journey. Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I wa...
My First Day Wearing a Scoliosis Back Brace - My Scoliosis Experience
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For those of you new to wearing a scoliosis back brace, in this video I share what it was like the first day I got my scoliosis brace. It's not easy at first, but it does get better! Every experience with scoliosis brace wearing is different but I hope sharing my scoliosis experience can help others who are on their scoliosis journey. Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with ...
What It's Like to Sleep in a Scoliosis Back Brace - Adolescent Scoliosis
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What is scoliosis? And let's talk about how sleeping in a scoliosis back brace can be challenging but it usually gets easier. In this video, I share my experiences and some things that helped me. I hope my video can encourage others who have scoliosis and are learning to live with wearing a scoliosis back brace. Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with adolescent scoliosis wh...
My Scoliosis Back Brace Adjustments - Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Come along with me to my scoliosis clinic and watch the process of how my brace gets adjusted. This is a much-needed process to keep my scoliosis back brack and progress in check. Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when I was 14 years old. I felt so alone and even scared sometimes as there are very few places for kids to connect with other kids with...
Wearing A Scoliosis Back Brace - My Scoliosis Brace Journey
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In this video I share the good, bad and ugly truth of what it was like when I first got my scoliosis back brace and my scoliosis brace journey. Scoliosis is not easy, and wearing a brace takes getting used to. Scoliosis is not easy, and wearing a brace takes getting used to. I hope my video can help encourage others who have scoliosis and are learning to live with wearing a scoliosis back brace...
Idiopathic Scoliosis and my Back Brace Experience - True or False?
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What is scoliosis? For those of you with scoliosis and/or wear a scoliosis brace, let's have some fun with a game of Scoliosis True and False! We'll talk about scoliosis treatment, scoliosis exercises, my scoliosis brace, scoliosis bracing and much more! Check out my latest video and let me know how many questions you got right! Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopa...
My Scoliosis Brace Experience and What to Expect - Idiopathic Scoliosis
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For those of you new to wearing a scoliosis back brace, in this video I share my experience of what to expect. Every experience with scoliosis brace wearing is different but I hope sharing my scoliosis experience can help others with their scoliosis journey. Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when I was 14 years old. I felt so alone and even scared ...
Telling My Friends That I Have Scoliosis - My Scoliosis Experience
Просмотров 771Год назад
Telling my friends that I had scoliosis. Check out my video explaining how I told my BFF and others and their reaction to me wearing a scoliosis back brace. Spoiler...my scoliosis experiene went better than I expected! Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis when I was 14 years old. I felt so alone and even scared sometimes as there are very few places f...
My Scoliosis Experience - What is Scoliosis?
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What is scoliosis? Let's talk about scoliosis bracing. For those with scoliosis and/or wearing a scoliosis back brace.....or just interested in talking about idiopathic scoliosis, here is a new video sharing my experience, tips and what to expect when you get your new scoliosis back brace. I hope you enjoy the video. Welcome to my channel! My name is Ava. I was diagnosed with idiopathic scolios...
I was so surprised, we have the same doctor!
You are so cute!! Can you tell us what your curve is now?
Hi again how much cost or average the treatment include brace? Please I am looking for my kid 13 year old I am in California . Thank You
Hi thank You for the advice ❤ what brand is you brace? Thank You 🙏
I was lucky enough to have understanding close friends near when I got the brace around this xmas. The first day I wore it we watched a football match together and, although I could sense something hurting, it helped me distract. I even invited them to try to punch the brace to see how hard it was, pretty fun stuff. Most of my classmates were understanding too but one of them was not and insulted me behind my back to my other friends. I felt betrayed as I thought of him as a friend but, idk, it affected me.
Looks like I was the first to comment
What type of brace are you wearing? What degree curve did you have when you were first diagnosed?
Is scoliosis surgery expensive?
Finished treatment but still have nightmares of wearing brace😅
Soooo what are the best positions for sleeping with a brace? It feels so harsh to me, everything is painful :c
i just started wearing a brace and i’m 14. it’s so hard to sleep :(((
Hang in there. It WILL get easier!
Can you do a video on how to put on a brace?
i just got my new brace yesterday! it was a whole mess but it ended up being really nice. in a summary, they molded me, we waited 3 hours, we came back and tried it on, they made it wrong. they made it backwards and i was so upset because i even told my parents it didn’t feel right 😭 but after all that, we did the process again (but shorter because they made us the top of their list and felt bad) and it ended up being just perfect! thank you for your time :) 💗
hi! any updates? im getting mine in about a month, and im SO NERVOUS!!
@@ItssCharley oouh ok! so it depends on your curvature and type of brace and all of that, but it will most likely be fine. it will feel weird the first couple days, but you used to it so fast and you will feel like there is nothing on. it is not painful. also, when you sleep, it will feel nice and protective and if you don’t wear it for a night, it will feel very weird 😅 but all in all it’s not that bad! (update for me, if you would like to know, my back is getting better and they actually told me I didn’t have to wear it for three months and see how it goes so yeah!) :>
Thank you!
Good job!! Stay strong and focus!!u will get there. Our daughter Bella is also find it challenging now. Hope u can continue to produce content to encourage people!
This is such a sweet video!! I do have a question though. Can you do a video giving clothing tips and tricks for wearing a scoliosis back brace? If not, it's okay.
What was your curve when you started and what is it now? Do they have any idea how much longer you will need the brace? My 9 year old just got her brace.
I wore my brace for 3.5 years 23 hours a day, now i wear it 10 hours a day for another 6-9 months. My curve started at 36 degrees and now is 17 :) Lots of hard work, but worth it. Best of luck to your daughter. Stay scoliosis strong!
Thank you so much for this! This really does make me feel better! I am 13 and have to wear a back brace for scoliosis.
I know it be tough...stay strong and keep up the good work!
@@embracethebracewithava Yes, it has been tough, but its only getting better! Thank you!!
What type of brace do you have? P.S. We have a Cavapoo too!
I wear a Silicon Valley brace. And aren’t Cavapoos just the best?!?! She’s been so great with me during all my ups and downs.
You’re such a mature kid. Your parents must be so proud of you. Good for you for taking to this platform to help others. My young daughter was recently diagnosed and is adapting well to bracing. She loves your videos. Thanks for sharing. 🙏
Thanks for your note! I’m happy to hear your daughter enjoys my videos!
Hi Ava. I also suffer from scoliosis and my angle is 62 degrees. Can I be treated with a brace?
Hi Ava, Thanks for your videos! I was diagnosed with scoliosis in 1978. I wish I had heard your encouragement! Now I’m 56. I am wearing a Scoliobrace after intensive treatment at the Scoliosis reduction center in Florida. Just today, my 18 month old grandson fell into my side and was very surprised to hear a noise and get a head bonk. 😂 Glad you are doing this. Keep it up!
Hi What t shirts do you like under the brace?
Hi Angie - here is the website where I get the shirt I wear under my brace. embracedincomfort.com/ What shirts work for you?
hiii i loved this video! but i just want to say that the back checking thing at school is just crazy because my school checks in 6th grade only, (which is stupid bc people can get in earlier) but i got scoliosis when i was in 6th grade 😭😭
It's crazy. In my state they check girls in the 7th grade and boys in the 8th grade.
@@embracethebracewithavathey think that only specific people can get it at one time! like nooo anyone can get it, they should really check every year it’s not that hard
Hi Ava, May i know which type of brace you are wearing??
It's the Silicon Valley Brace. Have you seen these braces before?
Very like the style of the Boston brace
Love this!
Thanks Amy 💕
Amazing job, thank-you for sharing your story, it is so important! I was diagnosed around age 11 and wore a brace from age 11 - 14. I'm now 53 years old...living an active, pain free happy life but I HATED my brace! I am so glad you are doing this it will help so many people. 💚👍👊
Just trying to reach others in the same position to give them encouragement. It’s not easy but worth it!
Thank you so much I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 13 a couple months ago and I’m being put into a brace in a couple of weeks and I’m really nervous about it but also excited to see the outcome your channel has made it so much easier for me to realize that I’m not alone thank you
I was nervous too. It tough at the beginning but it gets easier. If there are any topics or questions you would like me to cover let me know. You’ve got this! 🙌
@@embracethebracewithava hi I was wondering if you could make a video of what it’s like the first day you get your brace
Do you ever consciously try to shift your muscle tensions in your body, specifically your torso, surrounding your spine, therefore playing with the pressure of the corset? Do you ever try to make it feel looser or tighter just by manipulating certain muscle contraction patterns with your abs and back muscles? I’m just curious, I know I’d try it just to see how it feels. Brilliant content, keep it coming!🎉
Great and genuine content Ava! Thanks for being yourself! And keep moving!🥰
Thank you so much!!
I was 7 years old when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. (I'm now 54.) I relate to so much of what you are talking about! I wish I'd had someone to talk to about it at the time. I think you are doing a wonderful thing with this channel. 🥰
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment with kind words. I hope to reach more parents and kids for the reasons you mention. More videos to come :)
Hello guys Can we be friend?
Love this! Thank you for being open to discussing your experience and positive attitude. I wish I had access to this when I was going through this. Great job, and I'll be recommending this to others.
Thank you for your kind words. I hope that my videos can help others going through the same thing. And thanks for sharing the videos with others :)
I'm 33 now, and I wish that I had had something like your channel to help me feel supported when I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 14. Go Ava!
You got this! Thanks for your kind words!
Ava, you are good at this! (from former chair of the PR committee of the scoliosis research Society)
Thanks so much Andrew! Just trying to share my story with as many as I can to try and help others.
Very interesting way of spreading true knowledge about scoliosis!!! I like this vedio very much!!
Glad you liked it!
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I love your content! 🥹Thank you for being here
Glad you enjoy it!
What degree are your curves? Has the brace been successful with decreasing your curves? How long have you been wearing the brace now? Are you also doing Schroth Method Physical Therapy? ❤
Hi! My biggest curve was 36 degrees, which is now down to 15 after 3+ years of bracing and exercising.
Haha I love the joke with you and your friend, when I eventually get a brace I will definitely use that joke! 🤣❤️
It works every time! Good luck with your brace. Remember it will take a while to get used to it, but it does get easier!!
It’s nice have you here to understand me and my and other kid’s problems!! Thank you so much.
You are so welcome! You are not alone 😊
I love your channel! Thank you Ava ! I am ten and I have scoliosis too.
I’m glad you like the videos! More videos will be posted soon. Stay tuned!
My friend and I had this conversation with my brace here it is Me:Hi bestie! Friend:Hey! Me: Guess what I got my brace today! Friend:Cool! And that was it we are still best friends!!
Excellent work Ava!!! Thank you and look forward to more videos!
Thanks! I’ll be posting a video this week.
Great job Ava! Everybody is proud of you! 💗
awesome
Love this! Thank you Ava!
Thanks Liz! My next video will be posted soon. Stay tuned 😜