The benefits of massage in the treatment of scoliosis

Scoliosis is one of the most common diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which is accompanied by uncharacteristic lateral curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can develop as a result of any birth defects, due to a sedentary lifestyle, frequent back position in the wrong position, metabolic disorders in the body, and also due to severe spinal injuries. One of the most effective ways to treat scoliosis is massage.

Why massage?

First of all, due to scoliosis, unpleasant external defects appear in a person, which often contribute to the emergence of various psychological disorders. Massage in this case helps to normalize various processes occurring in the body, improve posture, etc. If you ignore the treatment of scoliosis, this can lead to negative consequences. In particular, a person can:

  • significantly weaken the muscles located next to the spine;
  • develop a constant feeling of fatigue;
  • blood circulation and normal functioning of internal organs are disturbed;
  • appear pain in the head.

Massage procedure

Massage helps to tone weakened muscles and relax tense ones. As a rule, with scoliosis, massage begins with the legs, smoothly moving to the hips, abdomen and spine. The massage technique directly depends on the type of scoliosis (scoliosis of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacral regions).

During the massage, the patient is in a supine position (on the stomach), a small roller is usually placed under the ankle joints. The movements of the massage therapist are very smooth and rhythmic at first, and then quite deep and intense. During the procedure, the patient himself feels warmth on the skin and slight tingling. The first 2-3 procedures massage is carried out for 15 minutes, in the future this time increases to 40 minutes.

Why us?

Our specialists have extensive experience in the treatment of scoliosis. They will perform the massage procedure efficiently and effectively, while already from the first sessions you will notice excellent results. So, with the help of massage you get:

  • relieve pain syndrome;
  • relax muscles;
  • prevent an exacerbation of the disease in the future;
  • adjust the spine
  • strengthen and restore the body as a whole;
  • improve the functioning of all body systems;
  • improve blood circulation and metabolism.

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