Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Burlington and Hamilton
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Burlington and Hamilton
scoliosis is a big matter. Spinal Care Clinic shares
these new findings about Burlington and Hamilton scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Burlington and Hamilton SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary
recommendation for Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Burlington and Hamilton 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 develop 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) Spinal Care Clinic knows Burlington and Hamilton
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Burlington and Hamilton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Burlington and Hamilton scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Burlington and Hamilton 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 decelerate the
progression of the curve and reduce the previously
increased degree of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation termed Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow increased mobility and help in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Burlington and Hamilton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent 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.
Burlington and Hamilton 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 lacking. While AIS can develop
throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, it is usually not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression increases 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 central aims of all these
interventions are to fix the deformity, prevent
further worsening of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, diminishing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
function are also significant. Surgery is normally
recommended for curvatures over 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are several reports of short-term
(few months) favorable surgical treatment outcomes but few
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 say one is superior. (5)
Burlington and Hamilton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Burlington and Hamilton treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the Burlington and Hamilton 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 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. Improvement
of spine motion is a goal 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 helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Burlington and Hamilton scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Spinal Care Clinic teams up with Burlington and Hamilton scoliosis
patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.