The main organ with which manual therapists most often work is the spine. Passive way of life, excess weight, neglect of physical exercises, trauma and many other things provoke the appearance of pain, pinching of nerves and degradation of the discs of the spinal column.
Indications for massage of the spine
Massage with osteochondrosis of the spine produces very good results. The doctor, with the help of individually selected techniques, will help relax the muscles, release the jammed nerve endings and blood vessels. When applying methods of therapeutic massage in the cervical spine, headaches and dizziness are well removed as a result of restoring the blood circulation of the brain. Massage of the thoracic spine is most often aimed at eliminating the symptoms of intercostal neuralgia and osteochondrosis.
With diagnosed spinal hernia, massage can supplement the basic treatment as an anesthetic. Methods of manual therapy will not be superfluous:
- with arthrosis ;
- with muscular disorders (pain, spasms);
- during stress conditions provoking the appearance of internal blocks;
- with dizziness and regular headaches;
- during the recovery period after trauma or severe illness.
With a large selection of massage techniques, manual therapy can be used in women and during pregnancy with increased swelling, back pain , tonus of the uterus and the threat of miscarriage. In the last trimester, spinal massage procedures can help prepare pelvic organs for childbirth.
Contraindications for carrying out of massage of a backbone
When contacting the chiropractor, it is recommended to undergo an examination for an accurate diagnosis with CT, MRI, X-ray and other methods of instrumental diagnosis.
Despite the mild effects on the body, direct contraindications for massage of the spine can be:
- infections of the spine and joints;
- mental disorders;
- open wounds and fresh injuries;
- period after surgery;
- oncological diseases;
- hypertension of the arteries;
- viral or infectious diseases, accompanied by an increase in temperature and intoxication of the body;
- disorders of cerebral circulation;
- severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Course duration and warnings
Passing medical therapy from a manual doctor, you should be patient. Duration is appointed individually, and, as a rule, consists of 5-15 procedures. In addition, after the termination of treatment the doctor can advise supporting receptions or exercises for independent application.
It should be noted that there is no age limit for visiting the massage room. Since manual techniques do not cause pain and are quite effective, this approach can be recommended both for the treatment of infants and for the elderly.