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 arms, neck, legs, back, 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. When illnesses arises, the philosophy behind the practice believes it is due to a blockage in the meridians through which our vital qi flows. 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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What are the chances you’re reading this article from your handheld device, engaging in the serious but harmful position text neck? (Definition: head forward, shoulders rounded, and back slumped.) This position, also known as “text neck,” is a real epidemic.

Here’s what text neck does to your body: It compresses and tightens the muscle, tendon, and ligament structures in front of the neck while lengthening the muscles, tendon, and ligament structures behind the neck. But ditching our devices isn’t really an option. Instead, what we can do is make sure we exercise right, practice good habits, and make regular visits to our chiropractor to prevent the aches and pains associated with text neck.

 

What Exactly is Text Neck?

A normal human neck has a slight curve to it that travels along the spine. It is part of the intricate system that supports the head and body. However, a person with text neck will have a straight cervical spine. Their neck will not have that slight curve and that is a problem.

The cause of the absence of the curve is because of the position that the head stays in for such long periods of time. The average adult human head weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. When the head is upright, the neck supports it and the slight curve gives it the stability that it needs.

When you keep your head tilted forward, such as when you are hunched over your smartphone or mobile device, your head is thrust forward instead of sitting over the balanced curve of the cervical spine. The gravitational pull is greatly increased and the neck is already in an unnatural position. This combination places unnatural and damaging stress on your neck. It is like carrying around an additional 60 pounds on your neck and when you put unnatural pressure on your neck, you are also affecting your nervous system, causing it to malfunction. This can lead to pain throughout your body, stiffness, headaches, low back pain, and problems with your hands and arms.

How to Prevent Text Neck

Text neck is surprisingly easy to prevent. Your first step is awareness. Over two or three days, take some time to be very aware of your body’s position. Carefully examine your posture while you go about all of your daily activities.

The best way to avoid the problem is to keep your devices at eye level. If you have a handheld device, hold it up at the level of your eyes instead of bending your neck to look down. The same goes for your laptop; arrange it so that your screen is at eye level.

Chiropractic for Text Neck

If you are already suffering from the effects of text neck, your chiropractor can help reverse the condition and help ease with the pain. Regular chiropractic treatments, along with following expert recommendations for screen heights, can help reduce the pain and discomfort. It is smart to address these issues before they become a bigger problem. Your chiropractor can help!

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