Considerations for Massage with Arthritis

When you work on people with arthritis there’s not necessarily a whole lot you need to change, but there are two main things I’d like you to consider as you go through the session: The first thing is extra prop use – more blankets and more cushioned surfaces, specifically for affected joints. There tends to … Read more

scoliosis and massage

Thai Massage & Scoliosis

scoliosis and massage
Image Source: restoreorthopedics.com.

About 3 percent of people around the world have scoliosis, the majority of whom are girls and women (reference). Scoliosis is characterized by a lateral/sideways “S” or “C” curve in the spine. Depending on the severity of an individual’s curvature, it can have a significant impact on breathing and the functioning of certain organs. Different strategies and interventions exist to try and prevent scoliosis from getting worse or reverse it altogether. Before we delve into the role that Thai Massage can play, here are some essentials.

Read more