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Scoliosis is a biomechanical problem deserving a biomechanical treatment,
and should be advanced by biomechanical specialists (i.e. chiropractic).
Danbert RJ, Scoliosis: biomechanics and rationale for manipulative treatment .
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989; 12(1) 38-45 / Medline ID: 89176757
Disturbances of postural equilibrium have been found in idiopathic scoliosis, and
several researchers have suggested that this is a result of brain stem disturbances. It
has been shown experimentally that stress on posterior nerve roots can also cause spinal
deviation.
Yekutiel M, Robin GC, Yarom R, Proprioceptive function in children with
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine 1981; 6(6):560-6 / Medline ID: 82153215
This study reports a higher than expected frequency of spinal cord abnormalities in
patients with a diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Maiocco B; Deeney VF; Coulon R; Parks PF Jr. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
and the presence of spinal cord abnormalities. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging
analysis. Spine 1997; 22(21):2537-41 / Medline ID: 98045127
The data from pre- and comparative post-measurements of retrolisthesis showed a
significant reduction of approximately 34%. No reduction was seen in a control group with
retrolisthesis.
Plaugher G, Cremata EE, Phillips
RB, A retrospective consecutive case analysis
of pretreatment and comparative static radiological parameters following chiropractic
adjustments. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1990; 13(9): 498-506. / Medline ID:
91108285
Q: Can scoliosis be improved with chiropractic
care_ K.S. in GA
A: Most definitely. Chiropractors were the first to advocate
spinal screenings. We were the first to state that the vertebra could misalign. Therefore
we became the experts in the field of spinal care. In my opinion and expertise,
chiropractic care is the most effective approach to scoliosis care. [i]
Q: Is chiropractic effective in scoliosis_ L.A.
in FL
A: Absolutely. In fact chiropractors were the first to state that
the vertebra could misalign. Chiropractic has been the pioneer and most effective in the
handling of scoliosis. [ii]
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