Osteopathy treatment for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition characterised by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, which can lead to pain, postural imbalances, and reduced mobility. While severe cases may require bracing or surgical intervention, osteopathy offers a non-invasive, holistic approach to managing scoliosis, alleviating discomfort, and improving overall function.
Osteopathy Treatment may help
Osteopathic treatment for scoliosis focuses on restoring balance and mobility within the musculoskeletal system. Through hands-on techniques, an osteopath may help to:
Reduce Pain and Discomfort: Gentle manipulation, stretching, and soft tissue therapy can relieve muscle tension and improve blood flow, helping to alleviate pain associated with scoliosis.
Enhance Mobility and Flexibility: Osteopathy aims to promote spinal flexibility and encourages better movement patterns to prevent stiffness.
Improve Postural Alignment: By addressing muscle imbalances and joint restrictions, osteopaths may help patients develop better posture, which can slow the progression of scoliosis.
Support the Nervous System: Osteopathy considers the impact of spinal misalignment on the nervous system and aims to reduce strain that may contribute to discomfort.
Complement Other Treatments: Osteopathy can be used alongside physiotherapy, exercise therapy, and even medical interventions to enhance the effectiveness of scoliosis management.
By looking at your whole body, not just the isolated curvature, we can work with your function in all different ranges and planes of motion. This will involve addressing movements performed daily such as lifting, pushing, walking, sitting, driving and even breathing.
Picture credit to @Clear Scoliosis Institute
EOS Imaging
We are qualified to send you for special x-rays that measure your scoliosis angles with great detail. This can determine the size of the curve and severity.
These scans are Bulk billed, with an appropriate referral from your Osteopath.
Only specific xray centres can perform these scans, the closed centre to Tugun on the Gold Coast is Qld Xray in Southport and a booking is essential.
Our Osteopath Emma accessing a pregnant patient .
Empower Osteopathy welcomes patients from all nearby locations ranging from Robina, Burleigh, Mudgeeraba, Elanora, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Coolangatta and the rest of the Gold Coast to Tweed, Murwillumbah, Casuarina, Cabarita, Pottsville, and the rest of the northern NSW rivers region.
