Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Millville
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Millville
scoliosis is a big consideration. Wilson Family Chiropractic shares
these new findings about Millville scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Millville SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for Millville chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Millville 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 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) Wilson Family Chiropractic knows Millville
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Millville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Millville scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Millville chiropractic treatment. A significant
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 decelerate the
progression of the curve and reduce the previously
increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation referred to as Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments into their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow increased mobility and assist in stopping
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
Millville 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 better 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.
Millville 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 missing. While AIS can advance
during the growth years and cause a surface deformity, it is typically not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression increases if the final spinal curvature reaches or exceeds a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more standard interventions to stop the
progression. The central aims of all types of
interventions are to fix the deformity, prevent
further deterioration of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, minimizing
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 many 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)
Millville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Millville treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the Millville 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 affected by scoliosis. This study found
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 part of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Wilson Family Chiropractic
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 Millville chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Millville scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Wilson Family Chiropractic partners with Millville scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.