Stress Management
Stress Management is a series of tools that can be used to identify stress triggers and create a strategy for managing their effect on your life and functioning. Stress management will boost your resilience, enhance overall well-being, and transform stress from a foe to a friend.
Here at Susan Carmichael Physiotherapy, we provide stress management to boost your resilience, enhance overall well-being, and transform stress from a foe to a friend.
What is stress, and why does it happen?
Stress is normal, but it can lead to many physical and mental health issues when it becomes chronic or overwhelming. Stress is defined as a reaction to any change requiring an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Chronic stress can lead to conditions such as heart disease, sleep problems, digestive issues, depression, and obesity.
Susan offers the service of stress management that leverages the benefits of physiotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). This, in turn, can help you manage your stress levels effectively.
How can physiotherapy play a part in stress management?
Physiotherapy can be a powerful tool in stress management. Physical activity releases endorphins, your body's natural painkillers and mood elevators, reducing stress. Additionally, physiotherapy can help alleviate physical symptoms caused by stress, such as tension headaches or muscle tightness.
Specifically, our stress management program may include:
- Reflection and Discussion: Understanding why you think how you do is essential to managing your own stress, which is unique to you. This is the most important step in a personalised program for stress reduction. Challenging unhelpful thoughts and feelings.
- Mindfulness Meditation: A simple form of meditation well researched and proven to reduce depression, anxiety and pain.
- Relaxation techniques: This can include guided muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises to help calm the mind and body.
- Exercise Programs: Regular exercise, tailored to your physical capabilities and preferences, can help lower fatigue, improve alertness and concentration levels, and enhance overall cognitive function.
- Develop coping strategies: Build skills to manage stress more healthily.
Managing stress is a crucial aspect of maintaining overall wellness. Susan’s goal is to provide you with tools and strategies to handle stress effectively and enhance your overall well-being. Trust her to help guide you on your journey to a healthier, less stressed life.
Schedule an appointment today and start your journey to managing stress.