Non-surgical management of Scoliosis is undoubtedly one of the most difficult conditions which we see at our clinic. Because this condition is so very difficult to manage, when treatment is successful, it is very rewarding. Dr. Betz has always been fascinated by the complexity of the scoliotic spine. He was invited to be one of three instructors for a Scoliotic Deformities Seminar where doctors come from as far away as Australia to improve their understanding of scoliosis in general, and develop their skills for effectively managing this disorder, in particular.
Management of scoliosis in both adolescents and adults has been something that we have emphasized when designing our clinic over the years. we have 8 different advanced traction systems that can be used to apply spinal traction for the patient with scoliosis.
CBP of Idaho Rehabilitation Room
WHY CBP CARE FOR SCOLIOSIS?
CBP spine care focuses on correcting structural scoliosis and other structural abnormalities of the spine through a combination of spinal adjustments, corrective scoliosis exercises and corrective scoliosis traction. We start by taking precise Xrays. Most doctors, including orthopedists and the X-ray technicians they have take their films, do not take into consideration the 3-dimensional nature of the scoliosis when positioning the patient for the X-ray. This results in inaccurate films that do not report valid measurements of the size of the scoliosis. Using knowledge from mechanical engineering principles about how a 3-D spine projects onto a 2-D X-ray film, we take the most produce the most precise images possible. Being “rushed” in and out of an overly busy imaging clinic at a hospital or orthopedic center is not in the best interest of the patient. Great caution must be taken to accurately visualize and measure the scoliosis…it is after all, the primary basis of all clinical decisions.
After initial films are taken, at CBP of Idaho we use state-of-the-art X-ray digitization software called PostureRay to most accurately measure abnormal alignment of the spine.
Next, using analysis unique to CBP doctors, “stress” films are taken to try to determine the most effective means of improving the scoliosis using CBP traction, exercises and spinal adjusting.
In Figure A in the patient standing in a comfortable, neutral posture. Figure B shows movemment 1 followed by movement 2, and Figure C shows movement 2 followed by movement 1. The order of the movements made the most improvement in Figure C, so this order is following when applying CBP exercises, sdjustments and traction.
You can call our office today at (208) 321-8484 and schedule a consultation to see if CBP care is right for you. If you do not live in the Boise, Idaho area, you may be able to find a Certified CBP doctor near you by searching HERE.