Journal of Spine

Utilization of Spinal Manipulation in a Case of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

Abstract

Vinicius Tieppo Francio

This study describes the utilization of spinal manipulation in a case of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). A 15- year-old female presented to the clinic with musculoskeletal back pain, and cosmetic concerns regarding progression of her scoliosis. After clinical exam and radiographic studies, an angle of 18° of Idiopathic Dextroconvex Scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine was recognized, with obvious muscle asymmetry and body deconditioning. Spinal manipulation was utilized as primary interventional procedure for a 6-month period of treatment. Adjunctive therapies for body conditioning, such as therapeutic exercises, and nutritional counselling was suggested. By the end of the treatment plan, the magnitude of the scoliotic curve was reduced by 7°, remaining virtually unnoticeable, and asymptomatic.