flat back syndrome

[Wilma F]

Hi people!

Does anyone have any information on how you adapt a full body massagefor aclient with flat back syndrome? I'd be really grateful for your help! I can't find any information on it anywhere.

Thanx lots

Natalie xx

 

[Starla_C]

That's probably because it isn't a proper term/diagnosis.A syndrome by definition is a collection of symptoms, whereas having an unusually 'flat back' would be a clinical sign or observation.

It's generally thought that a flatter spine is better for being static and a more curved spine better for movement.

Does the client actually have any symptoms or problems as a result?

My initial thought is that a flatter spine is probably more suited to lying ( supine or prone) on a treatment table.

Andrew.