Scoliosis is not a condition all Sitka
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Sitka
scoliosis is a big consideration. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka shares
these new findings about Sitka scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Sitka SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual
recommendation for Sitka chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Sitka kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. Recent research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though not very much is understood
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
recorded that decreased physical
ability and activity in those who go on have 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) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka knows Sitka
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Sitka SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Sitka scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Sitka chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically
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 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 increased mobility and aid in halting
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
Sitka SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A recent 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 as well as the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Sitka 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 scarce. While AIS can develop
during the growth years and cause a surface deformity, It’s usually not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, 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 standard interventions to stop the
progression. The key aims of all types of
interventions are to fix the deformity, prevent
further worsening of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to full
function are also significant. Surgery is normally
recommended for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are many reports of short-term
(few months) favorable surgical treatment outcomes but not many
long-term outcomes (over 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 more than 45
degrees to show that one is superior. (5)
Sitka SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets
up a Sitka treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed,
interdisciplinary care will be included in
the Sitka 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 demonstrate
correlation with pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is intensified in chronic spine related pain. Improvement
of spine motion is a goal of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
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 Sitka chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Sitka scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka partners with Sitka scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.