Fitness Vs Therapy
Fitness is about performance and goals
Therapy can be about promoting, restoring, and maintaining health and function
In this blog, we're delving into the intersection of fitness and therapy.
There may come a tim whet you may need to fousg on a bit more than just staying fit and healthy and taking care of yourself and your body properly. People are living longer and with more technology, we are surviving more and more diseases but we may need some help to get through some times as we age or get over a bad bout
The Benefits of Therapy
A workout can only do so much- heres where you may need the trained care of the medical field to come in
Rehabilitation After Injury or Surgery
Pain Management
Preventing Injuries
Posture Correction
Sports Performance Enhancement
Stress Reduction
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists have doctorates
And know all about the bod, injuries, limitations, and how to heal ya fast. A physiotherapist comes to the rescue when you have annoying injuries that you can’t seem to ever recover from
Massage Therapy
You know those tight and tense muscles?
You can bid them farewell! Massage therapy does not only relieve muscle tension, it reduces stress, stumulagtes the luymphatic system, helps heal solft tissue damage, and improves circulation
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is to help those with physical, sensory, or cognitive problems.
This therapy often helps younger people recover from tragic accidents and get back to everyday routines, aids adults and children with advanced autism, and many people with aging-related functional issues will seek out occupational therapists
Holistic Approaches to Fitness
Where the body is looked at as a whole and your fitness levels are assessed from a variety of modalities. Think of it as a puzzle, where each piece represents a system that helps your body function and maintain vitality. Acupuncture, chiropractic care and yoga all work together like a coordinated orchestra producing the symphony.
Mental Health and Fitness
During exercise sessions, your brain releases these wonderful chemicals called endorphins which are natural mood boosters stimulated in your brain. These endorphins create a feeling often referred to as the "runner’s high". Regular exercise also greatly decreases stress, anxiety, and even symptoms of depression acting as an antidepressant without any burden on you.
Are you ok?
If you’re not here’s where psychotherapy comes into the picture.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs and therapy helps us knock them out of the park. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness are like the Jedi masters of mental fitness that guide you through the ups and downs of life. They are great for helping to form habits so if you are struggling to get on a routine a Cognitive Behavioral therapist might help
The first step is to connect with certified professionals.
Think of it as putting your group of wellness experts just like assembling the Avengers!
Can you see where you would benefit from where fitness and therapy intersect?
Wellness goes beyond sweat and snatched waists; it involves caring for both your body and mind.