2. Index  Physiotherapy: Getting Your Body Back to Optimal Health Physiotherapy: Getting Your Body Back to Optimal Health  Relieve Chronic Pain With IMS Physiotherapy Relieve Chronic Pain With IMS Physiotherapy  Why Choosing Acupuncture as an Alternative Medicine for Musculoskeletal Issues is The New Way to go! Why Choosing Acupuncture as an Alternative Medicine for Musculoskeletal Issues is The New Way to go!  What You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy and How it Applies to You What You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy and How it Applies to You  All You Need to Know About Massage Therapy All You Need to Know About Massage Therapy

3. Physiotherapy: Getting Your Body Back to Optimal Health  Medical Acupuncture  to help with injury related symptoms. A series of tiny needles(1/15 the size of normal hypodermic needles) inserted in various nerve points to release endorphins and reduce pain.  Massage therapy  to help with muscle pain, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. There are many types of massage therapy such as soft tissue massage, joint or ligament massage, and trigger point massage.  Electrotherapy  for tissue pain and swelling. A great complement to other therapies. Some types of electrotherapy include laser therapy and ultrasound therapy.  Joint mobilization/manipulation  to reduce pain and stiffness in joints. Using high-velocity movements are important in promoting the range of motion and realignment of joints.

4. Physiotherapy: Getting Your Body Back to Optimal Health  Myofacial release  to relax muscles from pain or stiffness. Stimulation of the muscles to improve blood circulation and connective tissue flexibility.  Athletic taping  to treat injured joints, overstretched tendons, and worn muscles. Some types of taping include athletic tape, elastic strapping tape, and kinesiology tape.  Orthotics  to improve posture for reducing pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back. Studies on the health of your feet in direct association with your shoe type and walking habits.

5. Relieve Chronic Pain With IMS Physiotherapy  How It Works  IMS works in a very specific way to reduce pain and other factors to benefit your health. If you have serious pain and nothing has worked so far, and you are still looking for non-surgical ways to reduce this pain, knowing how IMS works may be beneficial for you to know more about! The goal of IMS is to activate shortened muscles to release tightness and spasms. in ways that are similar, but also different, from acupuncture. This works by using a thin needle but is different from acupuncture as it is aimed at the muscle. It is done by release the shortened muscle and allows I to relax and return to its normal form.  Who is it for  IMS is for almost anyone who experiences chronic pain but specifically is aimed to treat certain injuries that have caused this chronic pain. These injure vary in seriousness, ranging from small injuries to injuries that if left untreated could cause surgical procedures. These injuries include, but are not limited to; Arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, headaches, low back pain, whiplash, spinal disc problems, TMJ Pain, and more. These are all issues that cause a lot of pain. However, by using IMS therapy this pain can be alleviated.  Benefits  IMS therapy has clear benefits, it reduces the pain one is experiencing from a serious injury. This includes alleviating pain, spasm, and stiffness in muscle. As well as, increased blood flow to the shortened muscles, which reduces toxic accumulation in the affected area. Also, all of these things add to the minimization of tendonitis risk. These benefits are what make IMP therapy a popular choice.

6. Why Choosing Acupuncture as an Alternative Medicine for Musculoskeletal Issues is The New Way to go!  Pharmaceutical drugs can be costly.  Whether an individual has insurance or not purchasing medication that works occasionally can become tiresome on anyone’s budget. The pharmaceutical world has offered many people a cheaper option such as generic versions of medications, but some may not have this option.  The medication does not work.  There have been several reports made about the lasting effects of medication in relation to relapses. This can be an indication that the “go to” medicines are not working well enough. Consumer reports found that at least a third of people who have taken pain relief drugs benefited very little to none at all on their prescribed medications.  Acupuncture has less severe side effects than prescription drugs  Some of the most common side effects to acupuncture is lightheadedness, soreness, muscle twitching and fatigue. Depending on the medication the side effects can be greater in severity.

7. What You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy and How it Applies to You  How does Shockwave Therapy work?  The therapy involves intense, but brief physical energy waves throughout the body. The Shockwave is a high energy wave that targets painful spots and myoskeletal tissues. Shockwaves are analyzed by their change in pressure, high amplitude and non- periodicity. Healing can be hard for individuals who have developed unhealthy and disorganized tissue in the injury area. This is common for people who have certain musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Shockwave therapy helps stimulate the body’s natural self- healing process which is effective when treating chronic conditions and conditions that reoccur.

8. What You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy and How it Applies to You  Is Shockwave Therapy for everyone?  Before any treatment is administered. An assessment will need to be done to qualify an individual for therapy or determine the level of caution needed. Here are some factors that could disqualify or place serious caution for treatment: Bleeding disorders, Heart or circulatory problems, pregnancy, diabetes, cancer or local malignancy and cognitive difficulties which can prevent an individual from following or understanding directions.Other physical factors that could prevent Shockwave therapy are inflammation or infection of the site of treatment, receiving a cortisone injection in the last 6 weeks, and local tingling or paresthesia. It is very important the all relevant medical and injury history be reported to therapist pre- treatment.

9. All You Need to Know About Massage Therapy  Massage Therapy Helps Improve Posture  Because we work with computers and laptops, watch television and movies, commute for long periods, and play video games, we sit more than ever. This causes posture problems and issues with our shoulders, backs, and necks. Sore shoulders, backs, and necks are one of the reasons people have bad posture. Bad posture only worsens then pain. It’s an awful, vicious cycle. Massage Therapy eases tension and soreness and lets muscles relax and heal, which then lets individuals assume proper pain-free posture. Ongoing treatment allows proper posture to continue.  Massage Therapy is Good for the Mind  Everyone is so busy all the time. They barely have time to eat a meal or enjoy a conversation with friends or loved ones. There’s always something that must get done. Such running around interferes with relaxation and increases stress. Massage Therapy helps a person relax and slow down, lessens stress, and helps them stay in the moment.

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