You’re accustomed to reading content regarding the benefits of physiotherapy for various athletes in addition to tradespeople who exert significant physical effort while on the job. However, a number of professional sectors go ignored, even though they too are at risk of injury and consequential development of chronic pain. Among these overlooked professionals are hairdressers and stylists. Below is a breakdown of why you (salon owner or worker) should make regular physiotherapy a part of your health and wellness plan.
Why Hairdressers, Stylists, and Salon Staff Benefit by Making Physiotherapy a Part of Their Health Plan
Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries Commonly Suffered by Hairdressers
Hairdressers and stylists (etc.) are vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders, most of which occur from repetitive work. Repetitive movements include the following:
- Scissor cutting hair
- Using electrical hair clippers (which vibrate)
- Wrapping locks of hair in foil when coloring
- Rolling hair for perms
- Blowdrying, brushing, and curling
Most of these repetitive strain injuries occur in the shoulders, arms, and wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is quite common among stylists, as is tennis elbow.
In addition, salon professionals bend and twist in unusual positions to accommodate varying heights and hair lengths, in addition to holding restricted (and often improper) postures for extended periods of time per client. As a result, seasoned stylists typically suffer from lower back pain and neck pain. The latter is especially problematic and is akin to text neck given that they constantly bend their heads to focus on clients in the same manner that one does when scrolling endlessly on their smartphones. Stylists are also on their feet all day and consequently suffer from sore feet. Additional salon specialists such as manicurists and pedicurists are vulnerable to other conditions, such as those that come from sitting for extended hours, which is one of the worst activities for lower back pain. By following the links to each of these musculoskeletal concerns you will find tips to how physiotherapy can rehabilitate and prevent instances of injury and chronic pain.
Those who may have snickered at the title of this article quickly learn that a hairdresser’s and stylist’s need for regular physiotherapy is no laughing matter. We’re not going to split hairs (pun intended) over which professions need it more. No matter how you look at it, we have once again pinpointed why physio should be considered an essential service for professionals in all service sectors.
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR HAIRDRESSERS, STYLISTS, AND SALON STAFF IN GREATER VANCOUVER BC:
CALL: 604.558.2273
EMAIL: in**@ab****************.com