Considerations for Concord, NC Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Concord, NC parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Concord, NC scoliosis is a big matter. Pure Chiropractic presents these new findings about Concord, NC scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Concord, NC SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary recommendation for Concord, NC chiropractic patients. It’s important for all Concord, NC 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 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) Pure Chiropractic knows Concord, NC parents will want to keep their kids active!
Concord, NC SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis interests Concord, NC scoliosis patients. The spine itself may help predict its respond to Concord, NC chiropractic treatment. A noticeable 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 slow the progression of the curve and reduce the already increased magnitude 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)
Concord, NC SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study reported 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.
Concord, NC 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 advance during the growth years and produce a significant deformity, it is usually 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 main goals of all these interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent additional deterioration of the curve, and bring back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, minimizing morbidity and pain and permitting return to normal function are also important. Surgery is usually recommended 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 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)
Concord, NC SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets up a Concord, NC treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed, interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into the Concord, NC chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox® Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) on stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the main area of the spine affected by scoliosis. This study found that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain show 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.
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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 talks about how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Concord, NC chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Concord, NC scoliosis is key to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family. Pure Chiropractic partners with Concord, NC scoliosis patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
