Nearly 6 million Americans suffer from a spine deformity called scoliosis, which causes the spine to bend abnormally. Although it does not cause severe physical harm, it causes the shoulders, hips, or waist to look uneven. In severe cases, scoliosis also causes significant back pain.
Reducing the curvature of the spine is one of the main goals in scoliosis treatment, which several massage therapies address. These massage methods manipulate the tissue surrounding the spine, straightening it.
Deep Tissue Massage
A deep tissue massage can reduce the pain and severe curvature of the spine, reducing the appearance of scoliosis. It brings circulation to the muscles by massaging each individual muscle, stretching it out. This also reduces the curve of the spine by reducing stress on it. According to the Institute For Integrative Healthcare Studies, this massage method is most effective for people under the age of 25 because the spine is easier to manipulate.
Cranial-Sacral Therapy
Cranial-Sacral Therapy is another massage method used to decrease the severity of scoliosis. It massages the tissues surrounding the spine, increasing the body's mobility. This reduces the appearance of scoliosis.
Rolfing
Rolfing, a massage method used to treat back pain, significantly reduces scoliosis by massaging the connective tissues around the spine. According to "Rolfing Structural Integration: What It Achieves, How it Works, and Whom It Helps" by Hans Georg Brecklinghaus, this allows the spine to lift up, lengthening the spine. This reduces the curve of the spine, reducing severe bends in the spinal alignment.
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