11705 Jones Bridge Rd D-102, Johns Creek Georgia 30005
Here is an honest review of my brace experience. I am a young working adult who will have about 45* or more scoliosis for as long as I live.First, the staff is amazing and super helpful, but be prepared for the monetary cost. The brace and first appointment are around $5,500, so SAVE UP!! If you have insurance, you’ll have to do the heavy lifting to get it paid for because they will not file it for you. Be sure this is the road you want to walk because you cannot return the brace once fitted to you. I had immense buyers remorse after purchasing for about 2-3 weeks. There are follow up appointments through my 18 month term which cost $300-400 each as well, so budget that in.Second, while the brace is as comfortable as can be, there are limitations. There are spots where it itches and constructs too tightly, causing bruises. It can dig into your armpits if wrapped like mine, and their extra Velcro holders won’t stay long. Because of the way it has to wrap around my torso, it constricts my chest and makes it incredibly difficult to breathe. I become short of breath easily, can’t run, and become light headed and dizzy on occasion. I’ve had negative reactions to medications in conjunction with the braces that have almost lead me to the emergency room, so if you’re having an important doctor’s visit, DO NOT WEAR THIS!!! I would not recommend this for someone with asthma or to talk with them to see how the corset will wrap.Thirdly, the brace can be a pain to wash. It requires special detergent and an hour and a half to two hours drying time in the dryer on air only. The first month I wore it, I saw a significant increase in the electric bill. It will dry in about two days line drying if you don’t have a dryer. Plus, they recommend you wash the bottoms daily “as underwear.” As a tip from me to you, I have reusable cloth panty liners to put on, and I’ll wash those daily and the pants weekly. Mind you, I work an office job, so I’m not as active as some. If you sweat more, I recommend washing more because they wick the moisture pretty well.All in all, the brace is good, but it is a medical device and should be treated as such. I find it inconvenient, and it can significantly lower my confidence level at times, but I see my spine is stable. That’s what I really bought it for after all. In any case, stay safe out there.This degenerative disease is not a sprint but a marathon. Head high and back curved is how I’ll be going through life. ♡