Tight Hips, Stiff Shoulders or Scoliosis? How to Move Better | South Edmonton

Limited range of motion in your hips, shoulders or spine can affect everything you do. These answers explain options that may help you move more freely.

My hips feel tight and I can't move like I used to. What helps?

Tight hips can limit walking, squatting and getting up from the floor. Acupuncture for hip mobility or a Traditional Thai massage with assisted stretching may help improve how your hips feel.

Book: AcuRelief 45 min Hip Mobility + Sciatic Pain ($105) or Traditional Thai Massage 60 mins ($130)

I can't raise my arm over my head without stiffness. What can help?

Shoulder stiffness often involves the shoulder, upper back and neck. Upper body acupuncture or a therapeutic massage may help ease the tension. See a doctor or physiotherapist for weakness, a recent injury or pain at night.

Book: AcuRelief 60 min Upper Body ($145) or Therapeutic Massage 60 mins ($115)

I have scoliosis and my back gets stiff. Can you help?

Scoliosis can create uneven muscle tension and stiffness. Manual Osteopathic Therapy for scoliosis-related pain may help ease discomfort. Please share any imaging or specialist advice with your practitioner.

Book: MOT 60 min Follow-up: Visceral Manipulation - Breathing Restriction, Scoliosis-Related Pain ($135)

My upper back feels stiff and my breathing feels tight. What helps?

A stiff mid-back and rib cage can make breathing feel shallow. Manual Osteopathic Therapy for breathing restriction or deep tissue massage may help. Call 911 for chest pain or sudden shortness of breath.

Book: MOT 60 min Follow-up: Visceral Manipulation - Breathing Restriction, Scoliosis-Related Pain ($135) or Deep Tissue Massage 60 mins ($115)

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