Considerations for McHenry Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis is not a condition all McHenry parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, McHenry scoliosis is a big consideration. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic shares these new findings about McHenry scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF McHenry SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual recommendation for McHenry chiropractic patients. It’s important for all McHenry 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 known about the causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) – verified that reduced physical ability and activity in those who go on develop 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) OrthoIllinois Chiropractic knows McHenry parents will want to keep their kids moving!
McHenry SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis interests McHenry scoliosis patients. The spine holds some clues as to just how it will respond to McHenry 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 profits from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may decelerate the progression of the curve and reduce the previously increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal manipulation termed 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 assist in stopping curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
McHenry 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.
McHenry SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS NON-SURGICAL
Clear 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 produce a significant deformity, It’s typically not symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve progression rises if the final spinal curvature get to or goes over a certain point. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the progression. The central aims of all these interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent further worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal 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 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 superior. (5)
McHenry SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor determines the curvature angle and sets up a McHenry treatment plan that can incorporate spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required, interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in the McHenry chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox® Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) about 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 correlation with pain and muscle activity. Spinal stiffness is increased 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.
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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 discusses how he helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your McHenry chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for McHenry scoliosis is vital to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family. OrthoIllinois Chiropractic partners with McHenry scoliosis patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
