Timeless Well-Being

By La Plata Physical Therapy, Inc.

La Plata Physical Therapy, Inc.

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Timeless Well-Being

Do you know that guided exercise, stretching, massage, yoga, dry needling, aquatic exercise and other physical therapy modalities count as complementary and alternative health care? These varied complementary techniques all share the common philosophy of preventive care and healing for the body in a safe and comfortable manner.

A person's health and well-being is positively influenced by the act or intention to provide total body care, especially when combined with modern medicine and timeless alternative techniques. In the hustle and bustle of life, it can be difficult to take the time to stop, breathe deeply, and reflect on how you are feeling.

If you have noticed a negative change in your well-being, check in with your physician and find out if regular supervised exercise, massage, or physical therapy would be the correct path on which to embark, to improve your current mental and physical state.

Here are a few common changes you should mention to your physician

Condition Tight neck and upper back muscles may be indicative of stress either psychological or environmental, affecting the postural muscles.

Treatment A little yoga, deliberate stretching, dry needling or massage might be just what you need.

Condition Various aches, pains, and stiffness may be stemming from muscle imbalances, arthritis or other degeneration of the joints.

Treatment This may be the right time to consider having a fitness assessment or a visit to your physical therapist, who may guide you in the right direction for your care. Recommendations might include massage, dry needling, yoga, stretching, and othermodalities to improve pain management.

Condition Low back pain after sitting or standing too long.

Treatment This may be helped with gentle exercises deliberately created by a physical therapist or exercise physiologist. If pain is a limiting factor preventing exercise, a referral to your physical therapist is an ideal first step.

Condition Fatigue and lethargy.

Treatment Begin by having a check-up by your physician. When cleared by your physician, try boosting your mental and physical energy with physical activity, healthy meals and positive thinking.

Take some time for yourself. Think about your wellness journey. How are you planning on changing your healing, health, and happiness with your new intention?