Scoliosis is not a condition all Toronto
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are affected by scoliosis, Toronto
scoliosis is a big matter. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre shares
these new findings about Toronto scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.
CAUSES OF Toronto SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH
Being physically active is a usual
recommendation for Toronto chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Toronto 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 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) Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre knows Toronto
parents will want to keep their kids moving!
Toronto SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION
Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis interests Toronto scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Toronto chiropractic treatment. A noticeable
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically
one greater than 16°, predicts 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 decrease the already
increased magnitude 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 increased mobility and assist in stopping
curve progression and in decreasing the curvature. (3)
Toronto 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 and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.
Toronto 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
during the growth years and cause a
significant deformity, it is 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 prevent the
progression. The central aims of all these
interventions are to correct the deformity, stop
further worsening of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Additionally, reducing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal
function are also significant. Surgery is normally
suggested 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 not many
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 greater than 45
degrees to show that one is better. (5)
Toronto SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor measures the curvature angle and sets
up a Toronto treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be assimilated into
the Toronto chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) on
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the primary area of the
spine affected by scoliosis. This study documented
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain show
association of pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is intensified 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.
CONTACT Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
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 talks about
how he assists in keeping an active woman who has scoliosis active.
Schedule your Toronto chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Toronto scoliosis is important
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre partners with Toronto scoliosis
patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.