How to Get Massage Therapy Treatment for Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves abnormally, causing varying degrees of pain and stiffness throughout the entire body. Often the causes of scoliosis are unknown, but can range from neuromuscular disorders to injury. Massage therapy, especially when combined with other treatments, can help relieve the pain of scoliosis.

Instructions

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  Seek a massage therapist that has experience and training in treating skeletal conditions, the most important part of beginning treatment. You might consider speaking to your doctor or physical therapist for a list of therapist that might be able to help.

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  Incorporate massage therapy in your scoliosis treatment as a method of working out the aches and pains caused by curvature of the spine. You may have conditions which are caused they the condition but located in other areas of the body such as one bad knee or hip, neck and/or shoulder pain, sciatica or even foot pain. Massage can be used on a regular basis on the entire body to help reduce these secondary conditions.

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  Use massage therapy to help elongate the muscles along the spine, an important part of treatment. For best results, apply heat or enjoy a sauna before your massage treatment to help the muscles relax faster and with less discomfort.

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  Perform exercise immediately after your massage to help reeducate the muscles in a way that lengthens and straightens the spine. Because each case of scoliosis varies, it is important that you speak to your physical therapist about the exact exercises you should perform and how. Exercises often include weight training, body weight exercises or even yoga and Pilates poses.