Considerations for Manahawkin Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Manahawkin parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Manahawkin scoliosis is a big matter. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center shares 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 is 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) – recorded 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) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center knows Manahawkin parents will want to keep their kids active!
Manahawkin SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis interests Manahawkin scoliosis patients. The spine itself may help predict its respond to Manahawkin chiropractic treatment. A noticeable tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically 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 decrease the previously increased size of the curve. A form of spinal manipulation termed Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of vertebral segments into their normal ranges of motion. This may allow improved mobility and help in halting curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Manahawkin 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.
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 advance during 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 reaches or goes over a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more typical interventions to stop the progression. The main goals of all types of interventions are to correct the deformity, stop further worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, minimizing morbidity and pain and permitting return to normal 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 (more than 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 more than 45 degrees to say 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 incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed, interdisciplinary care will be included 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 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 increased in chronic spine related pain. Improvement of spine motion is a goal 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 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 Manahawkin chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Manahawkin scoliosis is vital to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family. Manahawkin Chiropractic Center partners with Manahawkin scoliosis patients and their families to find the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
