Friends! It is possible to reduce, and potentially eliminate, rib hump caused by scoliosis while simultaneously bringing evenness back to the shoulder blades. When I tried the Kacelia Tru-Align Body System, it changed my scoliosis story for the better. I know. I know. It sounds too good to be true. I feel like even after seeing my results, I still struggled to accept what I was seeing and feeling. My body has been uneven for so long that shifting that mindset and enjoying this positive change took me a couple of days.
I was aware I had a rotation along with my scoliosis, and when I met Dr. Evelyn Zuehlke-Haworth I was able to see and experience the way my body rotated. I met Dr. Evelyn at a Wellness Expo here in Omaha and it’s not an exaggeration that meeting her changed my life. She assessed my body and gave me a couple reference points to identify my line of vision to compare a before and after for the treatment. And man was it effective.
The Kacelia Tru-Align Body System provides relief for many symptoms – including back pain, shoulder pain and sciatica – (read more on their website). For the purposes of this post, I will focus on the use of the system in the treatment of scoliosis.
What rotation feels like
Traditional scoliosis treatment focuses on addressing the side-to-side curvature of the spine. With my spinal fusion surgery this aspect of my scoliosis was, for the most part, under control. I didn’t realize it was the rotation that was causing my current discomfort. I’ve been doing a lot of yoga and getting into strength training and my body has changed quite a bit over the past several months. While the changes I’m experiencing are good, I noticed some changes that I didn’t particularly enjoy. One of them is this ongoing desire to crack my back, but in a weird place. The sensation comes from the middle of my spine / chest and no matter how I move, I can’t seem to satisfy the urge. Leaning into the sensation in an attempt to relieve the pressure felt like I would break something. It may sound bizarre, but that’s the best way I can describe it. I’d also have these urges to straighten and sit up, which would result in many other cracks and pops. After de-rotation, all of these unsatisfied urges went away.
What is the Kacelia Tru-Align Body System?
“The Kacelia Tru-Align has been clinically proven to alleviate pain and stiffness of the groin, sacra-iliac, neck, shoulder, TMJ (jaw), upper, mid and lower back. It also reduces or resolves headaches, sinus pressure, pinched nerves, disc problems, sciatica, depression, low energy, trouble sleeping and pregnancy discomforts.”
source: https://www.kacelia.com/
On their website they speak to scoliosis specifically, which I really appreciate. Here’s what they have to say about their product in regards to using it for the condition:
SCOLIOSIS
“Naturally, the tractioning and realigning effect of the Tru-Align has a straightening effect on the spine. Studies show that when the curves of the spine on the side view are improved, the spine also straightens on the back view. Over 80% of scoliotic curves are functional or “idiopathic”, where the spine is not malformed, but on one side of the curve the muscles tense up and the opposing side is relaxed. It has been demonstrated that when forward head posture (FHP) is corrected in people with idiopathic scoliosis, the curves straighten. Researchers hypothesize that there must be a trigger in the neck to cause the scoliotic curves. The Tru-Align reduces or eliminates FHP, so it is very effective in resolving idiopathic scoliosis.”
source: https://www.kacelia.com/symptom-relief/
How to use the Kacelia Tru-Align Body System
Using Kacelia could not be easier. As pictured below, it’s as simple as laying down on these cushions and letting gravity do the work. I am a believer that our bodies have everything they need to heal themselves, and sometimes they just need a little bit of extra help to tap into the healing state. This system does just that. Dr. Evelyn and her husband Kelly recommend using Kacelia 5 days a week for 20 minutes a day until you’ve achieved the results you’re looking for. Then it’s ok to cut back on frequency.
When I tried the system at the expo, Kelly told me to take deep breaths every now and again and use the time to meditate. So I did just that. I laid down, took some deep breaths and meditated.
My experience trying the Kacelia Tru-Align Body System
My first treatment
My first treatment using the Kacelia Body System was intense. When I first laid down, I could feel that my left rib cage pressed down and met more resistance than my right rib cage. Because of this, it took a couple minutes to settle in and get comfortable. I have a right thoracic, left lumbar scoliosis – I felt resistance on my left rib cage as it is the side that sticks out on my front-side. The demo lasted for 10 minutes and the effects were amazing. My line of vision was higher, speaking to my spine elongating. I felt even and couldn’t keep my hands off my core. My rib cage from left to right felt so much more even. Dr. Evelyn did the post adjustment assessment and I was able to feel the difference from the beginning and how much the treatment had aligned my body and brought evenness to my shoulder blades. I noticed in my car as I drove home that I was sitting up straighter and leaning back and not hunching forward towards the steering wheel like I normally do.
When I said my goodbyes to Dr. Evelyn and Kelly, they encouragingly invited me to come back the next day to have another session. Since it was a free expo and my body responded so well to the treatment, I decided to go back to give it another try.
My second treatment
The second day was much less intense on my left rib cage. And afterward, I could not stop loving on myself. I got home and kept checking myself out in the mirror (no joke), feeling the lower part of my rib cage. It was so even!! I felt 20% more gorgeous. I had so much swagger in my step, it was unreal. Let me tell you, I felt like hot stuff. I wouldn’t have said I felt bad or particularly insecure before, and I do feel comfortable with my body. But I have to say, experiencing the reality that my body can be exactly the way I want it to be… it’s unlocking a new world for me and I am thankful.
How I felt after treatment
How I felt the next day: I was a bit sore. My thigh joints and my right side definitely felt like they had been worked in a way they were not used to.
Two days later: I was craving another session. I still felt good in the sense that my body had held on the adjustment well. My body got a taste of something it really liked and it wanted more.
Three days later: On this day, in my yoga class, I noticed my scoliosis rotation. Doing a twist with my legs to the left, looking over my right shoulder, I could feel my body sink into the rotation. Doing a twist on the other side felt better as it countered the rotation. I have increased my level of awareness of why twists feel the way they do.
Later in the week: I felt my body slowly going back to the state it was before I tried Kacelia. I can see why they recommend doing it 5 days a week initially. I noticed a bigger difference after the 3rd-day post adjustment than on the first and second day after. Feeling my body settling back in towards the rotation makes sense as I’d made absolutely zero lifestyle modifications to prevent what got me there in the first place.
Flabbergasted
I don’t mean to be dramatic, but this is blowing my mind over here.
I am excited to purchase this system in the next couple of weeks. With any big purchase, I like to give myself a few days to digest my thoughts. If an item stays on my mind, then I’ll make the purchase. And this one has definitely stayed on my mind in a great way. Scoliosis carries a unique weight on a person that yields many emotional burdens. It’s nice to know that the aesthetic side effects of scoliosis don’t need to be one any longer.
What I’ll do next time
When I adopt this habit at home, I plan to:
- Take an Epsom salt bath to relax the muscles
- Drink lots of water
I did drink quite a bit of water when I got home, but I wanted to mention it as it’s an important aspect of healing.
Final Thoughts
The funniest part of all of this is how much more comfortable I felt in my own skin. I doubt anyone could tell or has any clue of my unevenness, but I can tell. I accept it and dismiss it, because why fixate on something I can’t change. But the truth is… I can change it.
It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Evelyn and Kelly. They showed me that my body can be the way I want it to be. They are a kind and sincere couple driven to bring good to the world. While I am eager to purchase the product for what it can do for me, I’m also glad I can support them in their mission so they can continue to provide an accessible treatment option to people in need.
If you get a chance to try this system out, please do. They didn’t charge anything at the expo and every time I walked by, there was a line of people waiting to try it out. This system is truly a gift. If you can, I recommend going to an event. Here’s a link to upcoming events: https://www.kacelia.com/events/
Have you tried anything similar to this that worked for you? Please leave a comment below. I’d love to hear about your experience!
2 Comments
Brenda Wilbers
Carlyn, this sounds great. I also feel the rotation and constant urge to stretch. I love that it has helped you. I’d love to give it a try too. 😊
Carlyn
We should get together soon you can try mine! I’m getting it next week. It could be a good excuse to see Vivian, Julia and Marcus :D :D Julia showed me some recent pictures of Viv, I can’t believe how big she’s getting!