Considerations for Ashburn and Herndon Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis isn’t a condition all Ashburn and Herndon parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Ashburn and Herndon scoliosis is a big matter. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn shares these new findings about Ashburn and Herndon scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Ashburn and Herndon SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a customary recommendation for Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients. It is important for all Ashburn and Herndon kids and especially for kids at risk for scoliosis. Recent research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of spinal scoliosis - though little is understood 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) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn knows Ashburn and Herndon parents will want to keep their kids active!
Ashburn and Herndon SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis intrigues Ashburn and Herndon scoliosis patients. The spine holds some clues as to just how it will respond to Ashburn and Herndon 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 decrease 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 increased mobility and aid in stopping curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Ashburn and Herndon 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.
Ashburn and Herndon SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS NON-SURGICAL
Definitive indication of the clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is scarce. While AIS can advance throughout the growth years and produce 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 goes over a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more standard interventions to prevent the progression. The central aims of all types of interventions are to correct the deformity, stop additional deterioration of the curve, and restore 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 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 (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 say one is superior. (5)
Ashburn and Herndon SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Ashburn and Herndon treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If needed, interdisciplinary care will be included in the Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox® Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) on stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the primary area of the spine changed 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 goal of non-surgical treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged individual.
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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 Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Ashburn and Herndon scoliosis is vital to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn partners with Ashburn and Herndon scoliosis patients and their families to find the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
