Scoliosis isn’t an issue all La Grande
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, La Grande
scoliosis is a big matter. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC shares
these new findings about La Grande scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF La Grande SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a common
recommendation for La Grande chiropractic patients. It is
important for all La Grande 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 origins of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
documented that decreased physical
ability and activity in those who go on have 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) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC knows La Grande
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
La Grande SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests La Grande scoliosis patients. The
spine itself may help predict its
respond to La Grande chiropractic treatment. A significant
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, especially
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 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 increased mobility and assist in halting
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
La Grande SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION
A new study reported 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 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.
La Grande 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 missing. While AIS can develop
throughout the growth years and produce a surface deformity, It’s typically 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 standard interventions to stop the
progression. The central goals of all these
interventions are to revise the deformity, stop
additional worsening of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing
morbidity and pain and permitting return to full
function are also important. Surgery is normally
suggested 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 (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)
La Grande SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and establishes a La Grande treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the La Grande 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 show
correlation with pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is intensified 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.
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
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 assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your La Grande chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for La Grande scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC teams up with La Grande scoliosis
patients and their families to find the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.