Vibratory Therapy For Scoliosis
Vibratory therapy is used in conjunction with decompression on the Flexion-Distraction table for a few reasons.
First, it promotes relaxation of overly-tight soft tissue structures, particularly when combined with the decompressive effects of the Flexion-Distraction table. This promotes balancing of the forces on either side of the spine.
Next, vibration enhances circulation to the areas of treatment, which increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This is believed to promote the growth of the spinal structures.
Finally, vibration stimulates certain neurological pathways that are involved in position sense. Certain nerve receptors in the spine send information regarding joint position, muscle tension, and similar postural data to the central nervous system. In scoliosis, the “default setting” for these nerve receptors may be abnormal due to the spinal curvature (or may even be a cause of the curvature). Vibratory therapy when combined with the decompression and spinal repositioning from the Flexion-Distraction table, may help re-set these nerve receptors and assist in normalizing spinal alignment.
