Scoliosis is not a condition all Severna Park
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Severna Park
scoliosis is a big consideration. Back And Neck Care Center presents
these new findings about Severna Park scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Severna Park SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for Severna Park chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Severna Park 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 understood
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) Back And Neck Care Center knows Severna Park
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Severna Park SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Severna Park scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Severna Park chiropractic treatment. A significant
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically
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 slow the
progression of the curve and decrease the already
increased size of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation called 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 assist in halting
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Severna Park 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 better the spinal
curve as well as the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Severna Park SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Definitive indication of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is scarce. While AIS can advance
during the growth years and cause a surface deformity, It’s usually not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or goes over a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more standard interventions to stop the
progression. The key goals of all these
interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent
further deterioration of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to full
function are also significant. Surgery is normally
recommended for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are several reports of short-term
(few months) promising surgical treatment outcomes but few
long-term outcomes (more than 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 say one is better. (5)
Severna Park SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a Severna Park treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be included in
the Severna Park 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 part of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Back And Neck Care Center
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 helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Severna Park chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Severna Park scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Back And Neck Care Center partners with Severna Park scoliosis
patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.