Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Manahawkin
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Manahawkin
scoliosis is a big matter. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center presents
these new findings about Manahawkin scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Manahawkin SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary
recommendation for Manahawkin chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Manahawkin 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 causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
documented 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) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center knows Manahawkin
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Manahawkin SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Manahawkin scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Manahawkin 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 decelerate the
progression of the curve and reduce the already
increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation termed Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments into their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow increased mobility and assist in halting
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Manahawkin SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A new 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 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.
Manahawkin SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Definitive evidence of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is lacking. While AIS can develop
during the growth years and cause a
significant deformity, It’s typically not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature reaches or exceeds 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
further deterioration of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, minimizing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to full
function are also significant. Surgery is usually
recommended for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are several reports of short-term
(few months) promising 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 superior. (5)
Manahawkin SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a Manahawkin treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in
the Manahawkin chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) regarding
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the main area of the
spine affected by scoliosis. This study found
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. Increased spine motion is a aim of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Manahawkin 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 discusses
how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Manahawkin chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Manahawkin scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Manahawkin Chiropractic Center teams up with Manahawkin scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.