Considerations for Fernandina Beach Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis is not an issue all Fernandina Beach parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Fernandina Beach scoliosis is a big consideration. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic shares these new findings about Fernandina Beach scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Fernandina Beach SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a common recommendation for Fernandina Beach chiropractic patients. It is important for all Fernandina Beach 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) – verified that reduced physical ability and activity in those who go on have scoliosis by age 15 was seen 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) Amelia Chiropractic Clinic knows Fernandina Beach parents will want to keep their kids active!
Fernandina Beach SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis interests Fernandina Beach scoliosis patients. The spine itself may help predict its respond to Fernandina Beach chiropractic treatment. A significant 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 profits 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 called Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may allow increased mobility and assist in stopping curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Fernandina Beach 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.
Fernandina Beach SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS NON-SURGICAL
Clear indication of the clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is lacking. While AIS can progress throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, it is usually not symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve progression increases if the final spinal curvature reaches or exceeds a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more typical interventions to stop the progression. The key goals of all these interventions are to fix the deformity, stop additional worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, diminishing morbidity and pain and allowing 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) 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 show that one is superior. (5)
Fernandina Beach SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a Fernandina Beach treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed, interdisciplinary care will be included in the Fernandina Beach 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 show correlation with pain and muscle activity. Spinal stiffness is intensified 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 presented 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 Fernandina Beach chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Fernandina Beach scoliosis is key to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family. Amelia Chiropractic Clinic partners with Fernandina Beach scoliosis patients and their families to find the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
