Re: Scoliosis

> Re: Scoliosis treatment
> Well, this is no surprise to me.  I have been a Radiology CT Tech for 12
> years and still have to bite my tongue every time a patient is found to have
> ANY sort of back or neck problem and an orthopod gets involved.  Many times I
> have wanted to just blurt out " No!!! Go see a chiroprator first!!"

I think the readers of this sub would be interested in why you haven't just
blurted it out, and why you feel compelled to bite your tongue.

BTW, your comment on degrees of pain is right on!  There's also the concern
in painful scoliosis in children that the pain comes from neurological
sequellae.  One study (if you need the reference I'll have to dig, but will
be happy to do so) showed neurofibromas, tethered cord, and a host of other
surgically correctable problems as cause of painul scoliosis, and even some
in those who were asymptomatic.  This has resulted in a standard of care
which requires MR imaging in this age group.  Yes, it's expensive, but the
results are clear-cut, and can either clearly justify or completely rule out
the need for an orthopod and his/her favorite knife.

Another BTW:  since medical guidelines state a "do nothing" approach to
scoliosis under 20 degrees (other than monitor), the chiropractic profession
has the preventative role left squarely in its lap.  Osseous correction,
electrical stimulation, and visceral reflex work can, in combination with
patient compliance with exercise programs, prevent progression of the curve,
reduce progression in runaway cases, and reverse progression in many
circumstances.  Chiropractors still consistently refer for co-management with
an MD during this 0-20 degree window for medicolegal reasons, however.  Is
this part of your tongue biting?