Scoliosis isn’t an issue all Colorado Springs
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Colorado Springs
scoliosis is a big consideration. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR shares
these new findings about Colorado Springs scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Colorado Springs SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary
recommendation for Colorado Springs chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Colorado Springs 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) –
verified that decreased 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) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR knows Colorado Springs
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Colorado Springs SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Colorado Springs scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Colorado Springs chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
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 benefits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow the
progression of the curve and decrease the previously
increased magnitude 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 aid in halting
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
Colorado Springs 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 and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Colorado Springs SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL
Clear evidence of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is missing. While AIS can advance
during the growth years and produce a surface 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 degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The main goals of all these
interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent
additional worsening of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to normal
function are also significant. Surgery is usually
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 (over 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)
Colorado Springs SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a Colorado Springs treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in
the Colorado Springs 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 affected by scoliosis. This study documented
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. Improvement
of spine motion is a part of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
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 talks about
how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Colorado Springs chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Colorado Springs scoliosis is vital
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR teams up with Colorado Springs scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.