''Having reduced my lateral deviation from 42mm - 21mm and having maintained that improvement for 3 years now I believe at 19 years old I am living proof that rehabilitation based on the Katharina Schroth method does work.''

Before Rehabilitation 42mm lateral deviation	After Rehabilitation 21mm lateral deviation

Having reduced my lateral deviation from 42mm - 21mm and having maintained that improvement for 3 years now I believe at 19 years old I am living proof that rehabilitation based on the Katharina Schroth method does work. My back is straight and strong (see Part I and Part II for my complete story). My own experience and that of others proves that a personal exercise plan carried out regularly and conscientiously is a successful alternative to the operation. Indeed rehabilitation is the treatment of choice in several European countries.

Dr Rigo has assured me that if I continue with my present exercise regime my scoliosis will not deteriorate or worsen.

Following the publication of my first article in Backbone No. 67 I received so many emails that answering them was interfering with school work so I decided that the solution was to build a website and at the same time to incorporate details of various treatment methods both conventional and alternative that have worked for others as well as FAQs about rehabilitation treatment. This has been a huge success I now receive in excess of 1500 unique visitors per month and frequently receive emails complimenting me on the comprehensive coverage of Scoliosis on my site. However the downside is when I visited Dr Rigo last autumn he asked me to stop giving out details of his clinic because he simply cannot treat more patients.

As I walked down the Del Portal de L'Angel that evening I felt so sorry for all those people who would not be able to have the treatment. Then I had an idea. I would open a clinic in England to teach others the exercises based on the Katharina Schroth method! Back in the hotel later that evening I told my parents my plan and that I also want to eventually help people who are financially disadvantaged to have this treatment too. They were very enthusiastic and 100% behind me. Next day I shyly asked Dr Rigo what he thought of the possibility of my opening a clinic like his in England. He told me that if anyone could do it successfully it was myself and with characteristic generosity he promised to personally train the staff and give all the technical assistance and expertise necessary.

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