In the United States there are millions of people of all ages suffering from some form of scoliosis. This atypical lateral curvature of the spinal column, while usually not life threatening, will often negatively affect a person's quality of life both physically and psychologically. Scoliosis, which commonly occurs in the lower two-thirds of the spine, is generally first diagnosed during adolescence and is more predominant in females than males.
There is no cure for scoliosis. It is not considered a disease but, rather, a deformity which is thought to be brought on by any number of different reasons, such as physical trauma, hereditary factors or nervous system disorders, just to name a few. Except for very mild cases where only continued observation is needed, treatment will often consist of measures such as orthopedic bracing for moderate cases, or sometimes surgery such as bone fusion, to stabilize the spine and prevent further progression of the abnormal curve.
Left untreated, scoliosis can produce chronic back pain, breathing problems and headaches, all depending on the severity of the curvature. A thorough professional evaluation is needed before finding an effective form of therapy.
Various alternative health practices, such as yoga and acupuncture have been found to help in lessening the problems cause by scoliosis. Another alternative health practice, several massage therapy techniques are also effective in alleviating discomfort.
Cranial-sacral therapy, which uses gentle traction, can help to restore some balance to the spine and improve mobility. Also, deep tissue massage and assisted stretching techniques can help to increase circulation, ease some of the pain and reduce adhesions.
Massage therapy is not one of the more common options for treating scoliosis, but it can help to relieve some of the resulting symptoms. Learn more about how massage therapy can help in the treatment of scoliosis.
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