Scoliosis is not a condition all Baton Rouge
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Baton Rouge
scoliosis is a big consideration. Spine & Sports Rehab Center presents
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 usual
recommendation for Baton Rouge chiropractic patients. It’s
important for all Baton Rouge 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 understood
about the origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
verified 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) Spine & Sports Rehab Center knows Baton Rouge
parents will want to keep their kids active!
Baton Rouge SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Baton Rouge scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Baton Rouge chiropractic treatment. A significant
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially
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 reduce the previously
increased size of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation called 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 help in halting
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Baton Rouge 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 better 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
Clear indication of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is missing. While AIS can advance
during the growth years and cause a
significant deformity, It’s usually not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or exceeds a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The central aims of all types of
interventions are to revise the deformity, prevent
additional deterioration of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, diminishing
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 many 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)
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 assimilated into
the Baton Rouge chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) on
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 show
correlation with pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is increased in chronic spine related pain. Improvement
of 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 and his/her family.
Spine & Sports Rehab Center partners with Baton Rouge scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.