Scoliosis is not an issue all Manchester
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Manchester
scoliosis is a big consideration. Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries shares
these new findings about Manchester scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Manchester SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual
recommendation for Manchester chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Manchester kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. New research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though not very much is understood
about the causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
documented 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) Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries knows Manchester
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Manchester SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Manchester scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Manchester 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 decelerate the
progression of the curve and reduce the previously
increased size of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation termed Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow increased mobility and assist in halting
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Manchester 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 as well as the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Manchester 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 lacking. While AIS can develop
throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, It’s usually not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression increases if the final spinal curvature reaches or goes over a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to stop the
progression. The main goals of all these
interventions are to revise the deformity, prevent
further worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, minimizing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
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) favorable 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 show that one is better. (5)
Manchester SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets
up a Manchester treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be included in
the Manchester 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 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 goal of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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 Manchester chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Manchester scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family.
Manchester Chiropractic & Sports Injuries teams up with Manchester scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.