Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that includes gentle movement, breath work, visualization techniques, and strength training and is derived from a 4,000-year-old Chinese philosophy.
Qigong can help benefit our breathing, our posture, and stabilize our heart health. Read below to learn about two different types of Qigong.
“Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts” (healthline).
Meditating can radiate positive energy through practitioners, leading them to pour out this energy into the world to the people around them.
When thinking of pain as a mindset, practitioners may be able to control the level of pain they feel through meditation as they remove stress and focus on meditating.
Myofascial Release is used to treat Myofascial pain syndrome that can often be caused by sensitivity or tightness in the Myofascial tissues.
Research has shown that Fascia works as a distributive network that can become constrained, which requires healing to relieve pressure and pain
“Myofascial release works the broader network of muscles that might be causing your pain. It tries to reduce tension throughout your body by releasing trigger points across a broad section of your muscular system.”
Old injuries and muscle adhesions can also contribute to poor posture. As the shoulder slump, the head moves forward of the body creating changes that cascade all the way down the body. Over time, these misalignments contribute to a decrease in circulation throughout the entire body, including the organ systems themselves. Although posture may seem difficult to fix and improve, there are many different methods and ways to help achieve good posture and balance.
Studies show that touch therapy is efficacious. Though, it is unclear how exactly it works. Many who practice touch therapy offer an explanation based on energy, which is sometimes referred to as chakra.
The word “energy” suggests a metaphysical element. But, light touch therapy, though it is an alternative form of treatment, has a tenuous connection to modern medicine and science.
One of the complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of nerve damage which often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet.
The most common drug prescribed for people suffering from diabetic-related leg pain is Lyrica®. But it comes with a huge price.
Sometimes the answer could also be as simple as fixing a vitamin B1 or B6 deficiency. It all depends on what the person is low in.
The body needs basic things but as individuals we all have unique experiences and backgrounds and our bodies tell a story. To get the most out of your exercise and nutrition programs you have to take these individual stories into account. At Mind and Body Fitness connections we do just that. Using throurough questionnaires and assessments an individualized program is put together which may include various types of exercise training to help correct postural imbalances as well as strengthen weak muscles. Also an individualized nutrition program and manual therapy techniques or used to create a well-rounded program that will get you the results you need whether you're looking for weight loss, pain reduction or just a better quality of life. Schedule an assessment today to find out how to take your health to the next level.
