Scoliosis isn’t a condition 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 matter. 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 common
recommendation for Carrolltown chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Carrolltown kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. Recent research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though little is understood
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
verified that decreased physical
ability and activity in those who go on have scoliosis by age 15 was
seen 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 noticeable
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically
one greater than 16°, foretells future curve progression and low
back pain in adulthood. (2) Such a spine with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis profits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow the
progression of the curve and reduce the previously
increased size 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 improved mobility and aid in stopping
curve progression and in decreasing 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 better 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 missing. While AIS can develop
throughout the growth years and produce a
significant deformity, It’s usually not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or exceeds a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The main goals of all types of
interventions are to correct the deformity, stop
additional deterioration of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, minimizing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal
function are also important. Surgery is normally
recommended for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are several 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 greater than 45
degrees to show that one is better. (5)
Carrolltown SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Carrolltown treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
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 changed by scoliosis. This study found
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 goal of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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 talks about
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 as well as his/her family.
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation teams up with Carrolltown scoliosis
patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.