Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Groton
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Groton
scoliosis is a big matter. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office presents
these new findings about Groton scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Groton SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary
recommendation for Groton chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Groton kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. Recent research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though little is known
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
recorded that reduced physical
ability and activity in those who go on develop 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) Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office knows Groton
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Groton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Groton scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Groton chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
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 slow 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 incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and help in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Groton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A new 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 and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Groton 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 lacking. While AIS can progress
throughout 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 get
to or exceeds a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to stop the
progression. The key aims of all these
interventions are to revise the deformity, stop
additional worsening of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, minimizing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal
function are also important. Surgery is normally
recommended 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 few
long-term outcomes (more than 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 show that one is better. (5)
Groton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a Groton treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in
the Groton 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 changed by scoliosis. This study found
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain show
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is intensified in chronic spine related pain. Increased spine motion is a part of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
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 Groton chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Groton scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office teams up with Groton scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.