Manual Therapy for the elderly
Spinal and joints alignment is very important for elderly because of the skeletal muscular deterioration that occur with increasing age. As we age, spinal discs, joints, ligaments, muscles and other spinal tissues become weaker, less hydrated, more fibrotic, and less able to withstand normal stresses.
Philani’s Manual Therapy aligns the spine and joints effectively in a gentle and natural way, helps elderly improve health and regain control of life with the following benefits:
Better posture and alignment
Reduced pain from back, neck and joints
Decrease in muscle stiffness and spasms
Increased mobility and range of motion
Increased balance and coordination
Increased sense off well-being and overall energy
Decreased tissue inflammation
Decreased arthritis and arthritic joint pain
Reduced risk of fall injuries
Increased overall quality of life