Chiropractic care for deformities of the spine

You are a unique individual with specific physical attributes. Despite what we want to believe, most of us are not perfect. Many people have spinal abnormalities (genetic or developmental abnormalities) that can be caused by a variety of physical conditions. Chiropractic care can be very effective in managing these conditions. Your neighborhood chiropractor, Dr. Jeffrey Roescher, can discuss your options regarding your condition.

There are many cases of spinal development that can only be identified with X-rays. This is why most chiropractors require x-rays before they begin treatment. While these conditions may affect the type of treatment you receive from your chiropractor, treatment should still be effective. Some of the anomalies that can still be effectively treated with chiropractic treatment are:

Lumbar hollowing or sacralization of the lumbar region.

The lumbar region of the back usually contains 5 lumbar vertebrae and 5 segments that fuse in the sacrum. In a small percentage of people, the Lumbar 5 and Sacrum 1 transitional parts (L5-S1 region) may not form normally. Some people have 6 lumbar vertebrae if the S1 segment does not fuse normally with the other sacral segments (Lumbarization). Some people have only 4 lumbar vertebrae where the lower lumbar vertebrae fuse with the upper sacral (kissing). Either of these conditions may occur without the person being aware of the condition except for back pain of unknown origin. Chiropractic care can be very effective in these cases, but the chiropractor needs to be aware of the condition to make appropriate adjustments.

unequal sides.

In the lumbar region of the spine, the back of the vertebrae have joints that slide over each other to allow the back to bend. (flexion and extension} These sides are usually in a transverse plane (the joint space extends from one side to the other). Sometimes these sides are formed in a sagittal plane (the joint space extends from front to back). Rarely one side is transversely shaped and the other side is sagittal. That is, this case is prone.

Defective inter-articular insufficiency (spondylosis)

The interarticular part (pars) is the area of ​​the vertebrae that connects the body of the vertebrae to the posterior (lateral) articular joints. The upper and lower parts form the neural arch, through which the spinal nerves pass. In some people the vertebral region does not fuse into a single solid bone to form the vertebra. This area will still be attached to fibrous tissue, so it is usually not floating freely, although it will be a vulnerable area. In some cases, this area separates and becomes two separate parts of the bone. Chiropractic can be the best treatment option for these conditions to stabilize the condition and maintain proper alignment. The area will always be unstable, but through chiropractic adjustments the integrity of the area is preserved and the normal function of the vertebrae is preserved.

Increase the angle of incapacity

This is a developmental condition where the angle of the sacrum is significantly increased from the normal angle by about 30-35 degrees. The increased sacral angle puts more pressure on the lower lumbar region and the ligaments that hold it together and can cause severe back pain. If an increased sacral angle is associated with a spondylolisthesis, the lumbar vertebrae can slide forward over the sacrum (spondylolisthesis) and cause a very unstable and dangerous condition. Chiropractic is often the treatment of choice for managing these conditions.

Spina bifida

This is a condition in which the posterior sides of the vertebrae fail to fuse and the neural canal does not fully form. This may leave the spinal cord unprotected and can cause severe neurological conditions. Depending on the severity of the condition, chiropractic care may be used to maintain normal movement and function of the spinal segments.

Chiropractic care can be safe and effective for many spine conditions that you may think are not chiropractic conditions. To learn more about how chiropractic can help manage the many types of spinal deformities, contact: