https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JM1UxhSXcc&t=11s RALEIGH, North Carolina, (October 6, 2021) – An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from back pain during their lives. Scoliosis, a potentially painful back condition, will affect 3% of the population, or around nine million people. On October 16, 2021, experts...
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Caring for your Incision
Caring for your Incision from our Physician Assistant Kristina Stanson “I believe scars are like memories that tell a story on your body, that remind you of how strong you had to be, and that you survived to talk about it....
Core Exercises: The Do’s and Don’ts
Core Exercises: The Do’s and Don’ts from our Physician Assistant Kirsten Renz One of the top orthopedic reasons for primary care visits and one of the most common referrals for physical therapy is derived from lower back pain. At the Hey...
Competition After Scoliosis Surgery!
My name is Hailey. I have been coming to the Hey Clinic since 2016 to be treated for my scoliosis. When I was first diagnosed with scoliosis, I was 11 years old. At the time, the curves of my spine...
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Vitamin D and Bone Health from our Physician Assistant Kristina Stanson Most people are aware that calcium is vital for supporting bone health and preventing fractures, but did you know that vitamin D is just as important? Vitamin D mediates the...
Scoliosis bracing: Why compliance matters
For every new bracing patient, I review the importance of brace wear compliance at the measuring appointment, then again at the fitting, and really every time I can say it, I remind them how important it is to wear their...
Rock Star Rachel
Rachel is a wonderful 15 yo young lady from Tennessee diagnosed with scoliosis just a couple of years ago with a curve in the upper 40’s, possibly low 50’s. She then had follow-up X-Rays just recently when experiencing increased pain,...
Kyphosis Corrected in Time for Father/Daughter Dance
We received a beautiful photo and testimonial from a patient named Daniel: My name is Daniel. I had experienced head drop/severe kyphosis for over a year after Botox injections in the back of the neck for migraine treatment. Dr. Hey performed...
Back To School Tips To Keep Your Spine Healthy
The start of the school year can be stressful when dealing with a new scoliosis diagnosis. We often get questions about backpacks- what type is best? How heavy should it be? How should it be worn? For children and teens...
Celebrating Scoliosis Awareness Month as Teen Cheerleader Stunts Again After Scoliosis Surgery on WRAL
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and this year we got a chance to make many people more aware through a short WRAL/WRAZ TV news interview at Hey Clinic yesterday morning! Kayleigh Forbes and her mom, Christina shared their experience going...
A Deep Breath Without Back Pain
https://vimeo.com/791948285/273ef35a37 Lynn Joyner discovered her scoliosis at 14 years old when her doctor ordered a spine x-ray after she complained about one pant leg being longer than the other. Her curves reached 35 degrees thoracic and 40 degrees lumbar before...
What Is Shared Decision Making In Healthcare?
Decision making in healthcare is moving towards a shared decision making model rather than a paternalistic approach. Paternalistic decisions are when the provider makes the decision for the patient. This is the way most clinicians informed patients in the past....
Weight Loss to Help Self Image and the Spine
In 2021, David Lee felt his legs get so heavy that he could barely walk. He could not control his balance and needed to hold onto something as he walked. He experienced what he described as pure terror as he...
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