Scoliosis isn’t a condition all New Roads
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, New Roads
scoliosis is a big consideration. New Roads Chiropractic Center presents
these new findings about New Roads scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF New Roads SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for New Roads chiropractic patients. It is
important for all New Roads 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 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) New Roads Chiropractic Center knows New Roads
parents will want to keep their kids active!
New Roads SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues New Roads scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to New Roads 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 reduce the already
increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation termed Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation involves spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and help in halting
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
New Roads SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent study reported support
for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers found
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.
New Roads 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 missing. While AIS can develop
during the growth years and produce a surface deformity, it is usually not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression increases if the final spinal curvature get
to or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more standard interventions to prevent the
progression. The main goals of all these
interventions are to correct the deformity, stop
further worsening of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
function are also significant. Surgery is normally
suggested for curvatures over 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are many 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 better. (5)
New Roads SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a New Roads treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the New Roads 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 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 New Roads Chiropractic Center
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 New Roads chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for New Roads scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
New Roads Chiropractic Center teams up with New Roads scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.