Considerations for Groton Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Groton parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are concerned with 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. 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 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) Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office knows Groton parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Groton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis intrigues Groton scoliosis patients. The spine holds some clues as to just how it will respond to Groton chiropractic treatment. A significant tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially 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 decrease the previously increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal manipulation referred to as Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of vertebral segments into their normal ranges of motion. This may allow improved mobility and help in stopping curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
Groton 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 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 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 cause a significant deformity, it is typically not symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve progression rises 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 key aims of all types of interventions are to fix the deformity, prevent further worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing morbidity and pain and allowing return to full function are also significant. Surgery is normally suggested 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 not many 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 greater than 45 degrees to show that one is superior. (5)
Groton SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets up a Groton treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required, interdisciplinary care will be included in the Groton chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox® Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) about 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 show association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal stiffness is increased 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 discusses how he helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Groton chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Groton scoliosis is important 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.
