More and more doctors are creating specialized protocols incorporating various combinations of whole body vibration, traction, and rehab exercises for the treatment of Scoliosis.  The primary goal of treatment should be to increase motion first in the fixated areas, then stabilize the hyper-mobile areas.   It is also very important to improve strength and power in the tissues which lack strength. 

How does whole body vibration help with this?  Whole body vibration can help with limbering and loosening tight tissues. 

The vibration impulses stimulate the Golgi tendon apparatus in muscles that have become tight and constricted.  This activates a high measure of muscular relaxation.  WBV also helps to strengthen tissues.  Vibration stimulates muscle spindle activation by increasing the load on the tissue.  This activation is very similar to the “knee jerk reflex”.  This is an extra advantage as muscles are lengthened in a functional and active position, while not decreasing explosive muscle strength. 

The body responds to WBV by activating involuntary postural muscles and increasing proprioceptive input to the brain.  Your balance is stimulated and challenged.  Blood flow to the ligaments and tendons are increased along with the stretch reflex.

By performing Range of Movement and spinal neuromuscular reeducation exercises while on a vibration platform it serves the function of increasing spinal stabilization by improving postural and spatial awareness.