Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Sandy Springs
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Sandy Springs
scoliosis is a big matter. Cross Chiropractic Center shares
these new findings about Sandy Springs scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Sandy Springs SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for Sandy Springs chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Sandy Springs kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. New research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though little is known
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
verified that reduced physical
ability and activity in those who go on develop 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) Cross Chiropractic Center knows Sandy Springs
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Sandy Springs SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Sandy Springs scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Sandy Springs 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 profits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow the
progression of the curve and decrease the previously
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 through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and assist in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Sandy Springs 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 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.
Sandy Springs 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 develop
during the growth years and produce a
significant deformity, it is typically not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression increases if the final spinal curvature reaches or goes over a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The key goals of all these
interventions are to fix the deformity, prevent
additional worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to full
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 say one is superior. (5)
Sandy Springs SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets
up a Sandy Springs treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in
the Sandy Springs chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) about
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 intensified 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 Cross 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 helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Sandy Springs chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Sandy Springs scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Cross Chiropractic Center partners with Sandy Springs scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.