Scoliosis is not a condition all Plainville
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Plainville
scoliosis is a big matter. Layden Chiropractic presents
these new findings about Plainville scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Plainville SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for Plainville chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Plainville kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. Recent research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though not very much is known
about the causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
recorded that reduced physical
ability and activity in those who go on develop 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) Layden Chiropractic knows Plainville
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Plainville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Plainville scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Plainville chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially
one greater than 16°, foretells 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 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 through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and assist in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Plainville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A new study reported 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.
Plainville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Definitive evidence of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is scarce. While AIS can progress
throughout the growth years and produce a surface deformity, it is typically not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature reaches or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more standard interventions to stop the
progression. The central goals of all types of
interventions are to fix the deformity, stop
further deterioration of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, minimizing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal
function are also significant. Surgery is usually
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 over 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 superior. (5)
Plainville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets
up a Plainville treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be included in
the Plainville 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 show
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is increased in chronic spine related pain. Improvement
of spine motion is a goal of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Layden Chiropractic
Listen
to this PODCAST about Cox® Technic chiropractic
care of scoliosis presented by Dr. Roberto Branca, an Italian chiropractor
using Cox® Technic, on The Back
Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He discusses
how he helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Plainville chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Plainville scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Layden Chiropractic partners with Plainville scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.