Considerations for Carrolltown Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Carrolltown parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Carrolltown scoliosis is a big consideration. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation presents these new findings about Carrolltown scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Carrolltown SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual recommendation for Carrolltown chiropractic patients. It is important for all Carrolltown kids and especially for kids at risk for scoliosis. New research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of spinal scoliosis - though little is known about the causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) – documented that reduced physical ability and activity in those who go on have scoliosis by age 15 was noted as early as age 18 months. Those children who did more objectively measured moderate/vigorous physical activity at age 11 were 30% less likely to develop scoliosis. (1) Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation knows Carrolltown parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Carrolltown SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis intrigues Carrolltown scoliosis patients. The spine holds some clues as to just how it will respond to Carrolltown chiropractic treatment. A significant tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially one greater than 16°, predicts future curve progression and low back pain in adulthood. (2) Such a spine with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis benefits from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may decelerate the progression of the curve and reduce the previously increased degree of the curve. A form of spinal manipulation referred to as Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of vertebral segments into their normal ranges of motion. This may allow increased mobility and aid in halting curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Carrolltown SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study presented support for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers found significant improvements in the neutral angles of both the lower thoracic spine curve and the lower lumbar spine curve after triple-treatment trunk stretching. Triple-treatment trunk stretching may well improve the spinal curve and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient. (4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical posture of scoliosis.
Carrolltown SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS NON-SURGICAL
Clear indication of the clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is scarce. While AIS can develop throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, It’s typically not symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve progression increases if the final spinal curvature reaches or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the progression. The main aims of all types of interventions are to revise the deformity, stop additional worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing morbidity and pain and permitting return to full function are also significant. Surgery is normally recommended for curvatures over 40 to 50 degrees to stop the curvature. There are many reports of short-term (few months) favorable surgical treatment outcomes but not many long-term outcomes (over 20 years). For those with curves greater than 45 degrees, there are no randomized controlled trials and prospective controlled trials comparing spinal fusion surgery with non-surgical interventions in people with AIS with a Cobb angle more than 45 degrees to show that one is superior. (5)
Carrolltown SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets up a Carrolltown treatment plan that can include spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed, interdisciplinary care will be included in the Carrolltown chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox® Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) on stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the primary area of the spine affected by scoliosis. This study documented that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal stiffness is increased in chronic spine related pain. Increased spine motion is a aim of non-surgical treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged individual.
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Listen to this PODCAST about Cox® Technic chiropractic care of scoliosis told by Dr. Roberto Branca, an Italian chiropractor using Cox® Technic, on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He discusses how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Carrolltown chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Carrolltown scoliosis is important to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family. Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation teams up with Carrolltown scoliosis patients and their families to find the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
