We’re winding down the first week of August as we pen this “Physiotherapy in the News” update for our current and prospective clients along casual readers. There have been some interesting stories and press releases from the last few weeks that anyone who cares about their health and wellness (or that of a loved one) will want to know about. Pull up a patio chair and let’s review!
Top Stories from the Mid-Summer of 2022 Regarding Physiotherapy You Need to Know About
Benefits of Combining Physiotherapy with Behavioral Therapy
A recent article from the Harvard Gazette shed light on the interconnectedness of mental/emotional wellbeing and musculoskeletal health. The article touched on the debilitating nature of chronic back pain, and how behavioral health therapy can complement physiotherapy in treating it. We absolutely agree with this assessment. Nearly everyone of an adult age can attest to experiencing lower back (and other) pain whenever they feel stress at work or even in their social life. While a musculoskeletal injury may be at the root, anxiety and stress can bring it to the surface. Further, we also point to the fact that participating in regular physiotherapy can indirectly help alleviate anxiety and stress that aggravate pain and impact wellbeing.
The more studies that come to light and validate the interconnectedness of our physiological and psychological makeup, the better. Physiology studies the body, and psychology studies the mind. When the two disciplines work together, people truly become whole and healthy.
Physiotherapy to Treat Infertility?
In last month’s “Physiotherapy in the News” report we addressed how physiotherapy can lead to better sex. So in an indirect sense one could say that regular physio can increase the odds of conception. But that’s not what we’re talking about here.
Instead, a new report suggests that physiotherapy can be employed to treat infertility by targeting some of the root causes. In scenarios where potential adhesions or blockages persist in a woman’s ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes, a physiotherapist can help break these barriers with the help of visceral mobilization. In addition, a physiotherapist can work with surrounding (and interconnected) tissues to promote fertility. For instance, in improving the function of a woman’s diaphragm, pelvic floor muscles, and kidneys, they will promote the normal movement and health of the uterine cavity. Furthermore, given that obesity (even lower forms of excessive body fat composition) has a negative impact on fertility, a physiotherapist can assist with an exercise, mobility, and weight reduction regime. In such cases there is a direct association between physiotherapy intervention and infertility.
The news stories above are a clear indicator regarding the importance of physiotherapy. Make it a part of your health and wellness plan for the remainder of summer of 2022 and beyond. If you live in the Greater Vancouver area schedule a consultation at our Burnaby BC clinic today.