Considerations for Sitka Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis is not a condition all Sitka parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Sitka scoliosis is a big matter. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka presents these new findings about Sitka scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Sitka SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a common 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 known about the causes 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 intrigues Sitka scoliosis patients. The spine itself may help predict its respond to Sitka chiropractic treatment. A significant tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically 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 degree of the curve. A form of spinal manipulation referred to as 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 help in halting curve progression and in reducing 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 missing. While AIS can progress throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, It’s typically not symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve progression increases 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 main aims of all types of interventions are to revise the deformity, stop further deterioration of the curve, and bring back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing morbidity and pain and permitting return to full function are also significant. Surgery is usually recommended 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 (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 greater than 45 degrees to show that one is better. (5)
Sitka SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Sitka treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed, interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into the Sitka 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 correlation with 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 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 talks about how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Sitka chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Sitka scoliosis is key to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka teams up with Sitka scoliosis patients and their families to find the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
