Achieving a state of total relaxation should involve the body and the mind simultaneously. While certain therapies target either one or the other, there are a few techniques you can try to achieve the full effect. In this article, we will discuss the top four methods that unwind your muscles and put your thoughts at ease simultaneously. These methods of relaxations include chiropractic care, acupuncture, general massage, and reiki therapy.

Good news! All of those relaxation methods are all offered at our location, Lifetime Wellness Center. Give us a call at (519) 250-6288 so we can go ahead and provide you with more information and book an appointment for you!

4 TECHNIQUES TO TRY

1. CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT

Chiropractic treatment is more than a massage. Due to Dr. Bekic’s knowledge in the field of health sciences, he will improve the functioning and wellbeing of your musculoskeletal system by using techniques such as adjustments, and soft tissue therapy. Depending on what the nature of your ailment is, the approach will differ.
Usually, a chiropractor intervenes when the patient has suffered an injury in the neck, legs, back, hips, knees and so on. However, he can also enhance your general health through methods that assist you in relaxing the body and mind while relieving pain, tension, and other potential discomforts in the process.

2. ACUPUNCTURE

Ancient Chinese medicine relies on the body’s energy canals to stimulate health. By stimulating various pressure points, acupuncture aims to clear them and stimulate organic healing processes.
Patients suffering from lower back pain, chronic neck pain, knee osteoarthritis, and headaches have all exhibited visible improvements following this line of therapy. In addition to this, acupuncture is a relaxing experience that puts your mind at ease while treating the aches in the body. Both our naturopathic doctors, Dr. Upcott and Dr. Martinello can improve your sleep and emotional wellbeing, as well as your digestive processes using acupuncture.

3. GENERAL MASSAGE

Getting a massage every once in a while is a great way to reconcile the body and the mind. By manipulating, rubbing, and strategically pressing your skin and tissue in all the right places, this type of therapy effectively reduces the incidence of pain, stress, and tension. Thus, it has the ability to better your quality of life and put your mind at ease.

In addition to this, it also helps diminish the symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, headaches, fibromyalgia, joint pain, injury-related soreness, and digestive issues, among others. What is more, its directness often triggers feelings of comfort and connection in patients, which is another tool on the path towards total repose.
The main appeal of massages lies in the fact that sessions require no prior preparation. You just schedule an appointment with one of our registered massage therapists Shelby or Laurie, show up, and inform the therapist on what ails you. Then, they will proceed to handle the problem areas and promote their recuperation.

4. REIKI THERAPY

Reiki therapy is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800’s and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to their patient.

Reiki therapy heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

Jackie Savi-Cannon is an Integrative Health Specialist who combines a variety of methods including Reiki, EFT, Reflexology into one treatment. These Decompression Sessions have shown to reduce physical and mental symptoms such as chronic pain, headaches and anxiety. Clients have left with significant improvements after one session

THE BOTTOM LINE

Treating musculoskeletal ailments and soothing the mind in the process is completely possible with the four relaxtion therapies detailed above. Depending on what your personal needs and preferences are, you will need to choose the one that is most suited for you. Of course, they can also be pursued in collaboration.

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When it gets cold outside, we tend to spend more time indoors doing sedentary activities and it can be difficult to stay active. It’s helpful to plan ahead and set some time aside in your schedule a few days a week to make sure you’re getting the activity you need.

To have health benefits from exercise, adults need a total of 2.5 hours of activity spread across the week. These activities need to be moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activities. Moderate-intensity physical activities include brisk walking or bike riding. Generally, you know your activity is moderate-intensity if you sweat a little and breathe harder than when you’re moving about day-to-day. Vigorous-intensity activities include jogging or cross-country skiing, and you’re likely to find yourself sweating and feeling out of breath.

Here are a few tips to help keep you motivated to stay active during the winter months:

• Plan activities ahead. When activities are in your calendar, you are less likely to forget them. Preparedness also helps set good habits.
• Find a fun local outdoor activity, like snow shoeing, skiing, or skating.
• Dress in layers. Insulate your body. When you can keep your body warm, it’s easier to continue being active outside.
• Use your daylight hours. It’s easier to stay outside while it’s still light out. It’s easy to miss out on activities when you start them too late in the day.
• Find indoor activities at your local community center or gyms. This could be aerobics classes, badminton, basketball, or yoga classes.
• Climb stairs. Deliberately add more steps to your day. Consider going up and down a flight in your home, the mall, or an office building more than once over the course of your regular daily activities. As little as five minutes can make a huge difference for your health.
• Visit a library to find more motivation. There are plenty of free exercise DVDs you can borrow, including dance, step, aerobics, or Pilates. You can use the return date as a deadline to pick up another one!
• Sign up for a fun run. You can often find non-competitive “fun runs” in your community that are usually between 5 and 10 kilometers. You can invite friends and family to join in!
• Find an activity buddy. Find someone willing to commit to being active as often as you are, and set a plan. That could be planning to meet for morning walks or afternoon workouts. Having a friend keeps you accountable.
• Download a fitness app. There are many fitness apps that you can download right to your phone. Those apps can include 30-day challenges, yoga classes, step distance calculators, or even just your regular day-to-day fitness activities ideas. Download an app (or even multiples ones) that works for you and give that a try!

For help on setting activity goals based on your specific musculoskeletal needs, you can always ask your chiropractor about what activities are right for you.

Whatever your activity level is, remember to stay hydrated. It is easy to forget to drink water when it’s cold out, but your body needs just as much hydration in a snowstorm as it does in a heatwave.²

Most importantly, stay motivated. Revisit your goals to make sure you’re still on track. Plan ahead and make sure you can envision your goal as you look ahead towards the finish line.

Here’s to staying active in the new year!

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