Reduction of thoraco-lumbar kyphosis results in the alleviation of low back pain in an adolescent basketball player: a Chiropractic Biophysics® (CBP®) case report.
J Phys Ther Sci
; 35(12): 825-830, 2023 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-38075517
ABSTRACT
[Purpose] To present the case of a significant reduction in thoraco-lumbar deformity and alleviation of chronic low back pain in an otherwise healthy and active adolescent male basketball player. [Participant and Methods] A 17â
year old was assessed with chronic low back pain persisting for 4â
years. Radiographic assessment revealed a prominent thoraco-lumbar kyphosis. Chiropractic Biophysics® structural rehabilitation including mirror image® exercise and traction methods as well as spinal manipulative therapy was performed 2-3 times per week. [Results] There was a 12° improvement in the thoraco-lumbar deformity corresponding with the alleviation of chronic low back pains and near complete reduction in disability after 36 treatments over a 4-month period. [Conclusion] This case adds to the growing literature showing the efficacy of the non-surgical spinal rehabilitative methods of Chiropractic Biophysics in improving spine alignment and relieving spinal pain syndromes. This case also demonstrates the importance of the routine screening for spine alignment via radiography in leading to proper biomechanical diagnosis and treatment.
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2023
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Canada