Movement Based Treatment Techniques For Low Back Pain

By Larry Walker


If it moves, then it is alive. This is the principle behind movement based treatment. This form of therapy has its origin in the East and has been perfected in the West. It is used to promote spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being. Motion therapy is a popular medical alternative when dealing with lower back pain.

Some of the obvious benefits of this form of therapy include enhancement of spasm and body posture, assistance in releasing muscle spasms and improving the flexibility of the body. As scientists study human motion and its impact on general well being, areas of improvement have been made to boost effectiveness. They include integration with mediation to produce better results.

One may choose eastern or western motion techniques based on personal targets and preferences. Qigong and Tai Chi are common eastern techniques that bear similarity. They are slow but comprehensive which makes them popular among the elderly. These cautious motion therapy techniques reward you with relaxation and are effective in restoring optimum body functionality. They also boost your mood by taking the mind away from the pain. This has increased their popularity several folds.

Yoga is also an east based movement therapy option that has psychological and physical components. The emotional aspect of yoga which allows the patient to cope with the distress, decrease stress, regain control of self and be tolerant to pain is what has increased it popularity. The motions focus on the back and can be supported by props to increase flexibility and range. You might require the guidance of a professional to achieve the extreme moves.

Western motion therapies focus on the ability of the movements to affect your psychological well-being. Healing is initiated through self-image, awareness, flexibility and self-esteem. Attention, time and practice will change the habitual approach to movement and therefore take focus away from the pain. It is a way of dealing with chronic pain and can apply to any part of the body.

The focus for Alexander technique is how body parts can be made to move correctly. This can only be achieved if motion is deliberate and results from physical and mental awareness. This technique is keen to address patterns of movement that are dysfunctional and thus put a lot of strain on body parts. The most successful reports about this technique is in relieving stress and lower back pain during pregnancy.

Feldenkrais method recognizes that there are alternatives during motion. It is therefore upon and individual to make the right choice. It therefore advocates for re-education of motion. This makes the technique both preventive and therapeutic. It creates awareness on methods that lead to lower back pain. This approach can therefore be used by persons who are yet to experience pain and thus prevent future trouble.

The Trager approach focuses on muscle release and holding paying attention to the mental and emotional patterns involved. This makes it an appropriate remedy for back pain. As scientific studies continue to evaluate these methods, their applications are providing a worthy solution at no cost. There are no special resources or props required to effect these motions. Further, absence of medicines and chemical compounds means that there are no side effects.




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