Physical therapy has been proven to relieve stress, and here is how:
• Reducing tension pent up on the neck, shoulders, and back.
In a physical therapy session, the physical therapists will always start with getting you relaxed with stretching exercises targeted at relieving the tension you have pent up in your neck, shoulders, and back regions. More often than not, these stretches do not need any equipment, and you can easily repeat them by yourself at home. With the direction of a physical therapist, you can pick out exercises that you can execute safely on your own.
• Relieving tension in the jaws.
Most people tend to bite down or gnash their teeth when they are stressed. It builds up tension in the jaws, and many people hold this tension unawares, leading to stress build-up. Your physical therapist at RPI Therapy Services can help you alleviate this tension with Manual therapy and dry needling. They can also determine if a mouth guard is necessary to prevent teeth grinding.
• Helping with muscle relaxation.
It takes more energy and concentration with tensed-up muscles. Your therapist will help you with muscle relaxation techniques. In the event of a stressful situation, these techniques will numb the effects of the stress by improving your calmness under duress or breathing techniques and preventing constricting muscles all through. This, to a more significant impact, helps to reduce stress-related headaches.
It is a common myth that you need physical therapy after some life-changing moment like an accident or severe injury. On the contrary, you can use physical therapy preemptively to relieve stress and improve your life’s general quality. Stress-related headaches can cause more damage than just the discomfort you experience initially. Make sure to contact RPI Therapy Services or your local physical therapy clinic to know how you too can benefit from manual Physical therapy.