Objective: The adult spine is considered normal when it is straight in the coronal plane and maintains an appropriate physiological curvature in the sagittal plane. When spinal alignment deviates beyond a specific threshold or the degree of curvature is altered, a spinal deformity is diagnosed. Spinal deformity may result from various factors, including trauma, aging, and muscle weakness, and can adversely affect activities of daily living and overall quality of life. To manage this condition, a range of therapeutic modalities has been employed, including exercise therapy, bracing, pharmacological treatment, and surgical intervention. However, a definitive curative strategy has yet to be established, and there remains a continuing need for the development and evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches.
Case Report: This report presents the case of a Korean woman in her 70s who experienced lumbar pain associated with thoracic kyphosis. The patient reported persistent lumbar discomfort following a motor vehicle accident, with symptoms further aggravated by age-related degenerative changes and occupational stressors that contributed to the progression of kyphotic deformity. Consequently, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was administered, incorporating vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, anthocyanins, bamboo extract, and horsetail extract. Following the intervention, the patient reported substantial pain relief, increased vitality, and improved quality of life.
Conclusion: Because this report is based on a single patient, its findings are limited in generalizability and cannot be directly applied to all individuals with lumbar pain secondary to spinal deformity. Nevertheless, the case suggests that appropriately tailored OCNT may contribute to pain reduction and improvement in quality of life, which is considered clinically meaningful.