Scoliosis is not an issue all Fort Wayne
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Fort Wayne
scoliosis is a big consideration. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc presents
these new findings about Fort Wayne scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Fort Wayne SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual
recommendation for Fort Wayne chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Fort Wayne 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 known
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) Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc knows Fort Wayne
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Fort Wayne SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Fort Wayne scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Fort Wayne 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 degree 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 aid in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Fort Wayne SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study presented 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.
Fort Wayne 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 missing. While AIS can advance
throughout the growth years and cause a
significant deformity, it is usually not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression increases if the final spinal curvature get
to or exceeds a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The main goals of all types of
interventions are to revise the deformity, prevent
additional deterioration of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, diminishing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
function are also important. Surgery is normally
suggested 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 (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 better. (5)
Fort Wayne SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets
up a Fort Wayne treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the Fort Wayne 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 changed by scoliosis. This study found
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate
association of 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 Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
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 Fort Wayne chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Fort Wayne scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc teams up with Fort Wayne scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.