Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Lynchburg
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Lynchburg
scoliosis is a big consideration. Palmer Chiropractic Center shares
these new findings about Lynchburg scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Lynchburg SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary
recommendation for Lynchburg chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Lynchburg kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. Recent research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though little is known
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
recorded 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) Palmer Chiropractic Center knows Lynchburg
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Lynchburg SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Lynchburg scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Lynchburg 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 profits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may decelerate the
progression of the curve and reduce the previously
increased size of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation called Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments into their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and aid in halting
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Lynchburg SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study presented support
for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers discovered
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.
Lynchburg SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Clear evidence of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is lacking. While AIS can develop
throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, it is typically not
symptomatic. However, 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 standard interventions to prevent the
progression. The key goals of all these
interventions are to fix the deformity, stop
additional worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, minimizing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to full
function are also important. Surgery is usually
suggested for curvatures over 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are several reports of short-term
(few months) promising surgical treatment outcomes but not many
long-term outcomes (more than 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 say one is superior. (5)
Lynchburg SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets
up a Lynchburg treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in
the Lynchburg chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) regarding
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the main area of the
spine changed by scoliosis. This study documented
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate
correlation with 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 Palmer Chiropractic Center
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 assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Lynchburg chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Lynchburg scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Palmer Chiropractic Center teams up with Lynchburg scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.