Scoliosis
Scoliosis is when there is a lateral curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. There are many types of scoliosis; congenital, caused by a bone abnormality from birth, neuromuscular, caused by abnormal muscles or nerves, degenerative, result of traumatic bone breaks (injury or illness), major back surgery or osteoporosis and lastly idiopathic, this is the most common type of scoliosis there is no known cause yet but there is evidence to suggest its inherited. Scoliosis can cause pain, arthritis, fatigue and difficulty breathing.
Massage therapy is beneficial to the treatment of scoliosis as it relieves pain, relaxed the back muscles and increases flexibility, In extreme cases people will find they are able to go on with daily life with less hassle and an increased ability to sleep. Our skilled massage therapists can use a combination of massage strokes, sustained pressure, positioning and stretches to help balance the muscles of the back and body to relieve or eliminate functional scoliosis.
Massage therapy is beneficial to the treatment of scoliosis as it relieves pain, relaxed the back muscles and increases flexibility, In extreme cases people will find they are able to go on with daily life with less hassle and an increased ability to sleep. Our skilled massage therapists can use a combination of massage strokes, sustained pressure, positioning and stretches to help balance the muscles of the back and body to relieve or eliminate functional scoliosis.