24 hours has now passed since we got the results of Chris’s x-ray and I still feel sick and anxious about what we should do next.

Do we accept that surgery is our only option, or do we look at bracing and perhaps sending Chris to a Schroth Clinic for some intensive therapy?  I had a good chat with Debs our Schroth physio who was saddened by Chris’s x-ray results, but still very positive about what could be achieved before we commit ourselves to surgery.  She advised us to continue with the exercises and to increase the effort and time spent doing them.

She has also given me details for an expert in orthotics and bracing who lives in Cardiff – Hugh Malleson.  Hugh is apparently the first (and so far only) orthotic specialist to offer the RSC brace, considered by many who work with Scoliosis to be the most effective.  You can read more about the RSC brace by visiting Hugh’s website: http://www.cymortho.co.uk

I have emailed Hugh to find out more and we are keeping up with the exercises.

Steve and I have also had a good talk with Chris about what the realistic options are for him now.  He is anxious and uncertain about having to wear a brace but we are going to research it further and find out what would be involved.  As ever he surprises us with his acceptance of all of this and doesn’t seem to be too distressed…unlike his mother!!

The picture below shows an RSC brace.