Stress is a natural function of the body that can help us through dangerous situations. All humans experience stress at different points in their day; however, work overload, traumatic life events, and challenging situations often lead to an overabundance of stress in the body. While stress is a function of the mind, it can impact our physical health when it goes unchecked for too long; this can happen at any age.
Physical therapy at Core3 physical therapy in Bucks and Montgomery Counties is one method to help reduce stress, leading to less physical symptoms and a higher quality of life. Read on to learn whether this path to stress reduction is right for you.
How does the body naturally respond to stress?
Chronic stress has detrimental effects on many parts of the body that will work together to create an unpleasant experience for the person who is stressed — the nervous, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems. In addition, many adults experiencing copious amounts of stress exacerbate their bodily symptoms through prolonged sitting and slouching to do work, which leads to muscle pain and obesity. General tension in the body is a common side effect of stress.
Physical therapy services for stress reduction
While stress is a part of life, physical therapy at Core3 offers a wide range of options that can help reduce its effects.
- Hands-on: Our physical therapists are trained in many forms of manual therapy for pain management, including:
- Stretching
- Joint mobilization
- Muscle activation techniques
- Massages
These all work together to decrease the physical symptoms (and mental strain) caused by stress. In addition, our physical therapists are commonly tasked with creating curated exercise regimes for their patients to aid in their specific recovery goals. Exercise is an excellent tool for stress management.
- Education: Our physical therapists are trained to educate and offer advice for ways to mitigate bodily discomfort and pain, including from stress, without causing too much disruption to the day-today schedule you already have.
We are also trained to teach breathing techniques that can decrease stress hormones and activate the autonomic nervous system.
- Community: What comes as a surprise to many who choose Core3 physical therapy for stress management, is the community that they meet and talk to on a regular basis. Having a strong group of people to rely on and ask for advice is a great way to reduce stress.
Contact CORE 3 Physical Therapy in Bucks and Montgomery Counties to learn more about how we can help you manage your daily stress levels. We are a privately-owned clinic that provides specialty treatment in the area of women’s health, as well as common orthopedic injuries. No physician’s referral is necessary to access our services. With three locations statewide, we are your go-to provider in Pennsylvania!
