Scoliosis is not a condition all Pflugerville
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Pflugerville
scoliosis is a big matter. Pflugerville Wellness Center shares
these new findings about Pflugerville scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Pflugerville SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual
recommendation for Pflugerville chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Pflugerville 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
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) Pflugerville Wellness Center knows Pflugerville
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Pflugerville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Pflugerville scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to Pflugerville 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 benefits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow 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 incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow improved mobility and assist in stopping
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)
Pflugerville 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 as well as the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Pflugerville 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 scarce. While AIS can develop
throughout the growth years and produce a surface deformity, It’s usually not
symptomatic. Nevertheless, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more standard interventions to prevent the
progression. The key aims of all types of
interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent
additional deterioration of the curve, and bring
back the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, reducing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to full
function are also important. Surgery is normally
suggested for curvatures exceeding 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 (more than 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 superior. (5)
Pflugerville SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a Pflugerville treatment plan that can include
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be included in
the Pflugerville chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) about
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the main area of the
spine affected by scoliosis. This study documented
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is intensified in chronic spine related pain. Improvement
of spine motion is a aim of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.
CONTACT Pflugerville Wellness Center
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 helps keep an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Pflugerville chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Pflugerville scoliosis is vital
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Pflugerville Wellness Center partners with Pflugerville scoliosis
patients and their families to plan the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.