Scoliosis is not an issue all Minster
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Minster
scoliosis is a big matter. Minster Chiropractic Center presents
these new findings about Minster scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Minster SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual
recommendation for Minster chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Minster 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 causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
documented that decreased 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) Minster Chiropractic Center knows Minster
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Minster SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Minster scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Minster chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
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 decelerate the
progression of the curve and decrease the already
increased size of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation termed Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and aid in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Minster SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study presented 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 and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Minster 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
during the growth years and cause a surface deformity, It’s typically not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more standard interventions to prevent the
progression. The central aims of all types of
interventions are to correct the deformity, stop
additional deterioration of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal
function are also significant. Surgery is usually
suggested for curvatures over 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are many reports of short-term
(few months) favorable surgical treatment outcomes but not many
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 more than 45
degrees to say one is better. (5)
Minster SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets
up a Minster treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in
the Minster 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 changed by scoliosis. This study documented
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain show
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is increased in chronic spine related pain. Improvement
of spine motion is a aim of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Minster Chiropractic 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 assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Minster chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Minster scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Minster Chiropractic Center partners with Minster scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.