Considerations for Auburn Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Auburn parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Auburn scoliosis is a big matter. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. shares these new findings about Auburn scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Auburn SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary recommendation for Auburn chiropractic patients. It is important for all Auburn 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) – 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) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. knows Auburn parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Auburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis intrigues Auburn scoliosis patients. The spine holds some clues as to just how it will respond to Auburn 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 decrease 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 improved mobility and assist in stopping curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Auburn 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 improve 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.
Auburn 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 progress throughout the growth years and produce a significant deformity, It’s typically not symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve progression increases if the final spinal curvature get to or exceeds a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the progression. The main goals of all these interventions are to correct the deformity, stop additional worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, minimizing morbidity and pain and allowing return to full function are also significant. Surgery is usually 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 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 better. (5)
Auburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets up a Auburn treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required, interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into the Auburn chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox® Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) regarding stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the primary area of the spine affected by scoliosis. This study documented 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. Improvement of 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 discusses how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Auburn chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Auburn scoliosis is key to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. partners with Auburn scoliosis patients and their families to find the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
