Considerations for Baton Rouge Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis is not a condition all Baton Rouge parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Baton Rouge scoliosis is a big consideration. Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers shares these new findings about Baton Rouge scoliosis development and treatment of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Baton Rouge SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS YOUTH
Being physically active is a common recommendation for Baton Rouge chiropractic patients. It is important for all Baton Rouge 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 causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) – verified that decreased 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) Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers knows Baton Rouge parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Baton Rouge SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment of scoliosis intrigues Baton Rouge scoliosis patients. The spine holds some clues as to just how it will respond to Baton Rouge chiropractic treatment. A significant 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 slow 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 involves spine distraction with mobilization of vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may allow improved mobility and aid in halting curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Baton Rouge SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A new study presented support for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers found 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.
Baton Rouge 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 lacking. While AIS can advance throughout the growth years and cause a significant deformity, it is typically not symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve progression increases if the final spinal curvature get to or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and surgery are more standard interventions to stop the progression. The central goals of all types of interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent additional worsening of the curve, and fix the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal function are also significant. Surgery is normally recommended for curvatures exceeding 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 say one is better. (5)
Baton Rouge SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets up a Baton Rouge treatment plan that can include spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required, interdisciplinary care will be incorporated in the Baton Rouge 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 changed by scoliosis. This study found 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. 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 presented 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 Baton Rouge chiropractic visit. Considering all the treatments available for Baton Rouge scoliosis is important to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis as well as his/her family. Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers partners with Baton Rouge scoliosis patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal mobility, strength, and health.
