Manual therapy encompasses various specialized techniques performed by trained professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopathic physicians. These practitioners employ their hands and physical manipulation to assess, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal and neurovascular conditions. By applying precise pressure, mobilization, and stretching, they target specific areas of the body to address pain, inflammation, and restricted movement.
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since i started talking about calisthenics and the kind of exercise i do as a spoonie with a lot of chronic pain and bone/joint problems ive gotten a couple questions so i thought it might be helpful to make a post kind of outlining some basics that really helped me get started but that i think often get really overlooked when ppl first start thinking of "working out" and the preconceived notions of what abled society tells us that looks like
so for me its all about engaging ur muscles. this is huge because a lot of us, myself included, arent actually very used to actively engaging our muscles during rest. and what i mean by engaging is literally just having the muscle be active without being clenched up. the more u use a muscle, the more active it learns to be, even when sitting, lying down, or resting. it learns to stay engaged and stay doing its job which is holding ur bones together and ur body in the correct position. but if u arent engaging ur muscles consistently, they get used to being overly relaxed and lose strength and form and then struggle when u want to go and use them. this is often combined with poor posture and a huge problem for those of us whose bones and joints dont like to stay where they are and need extra support, as overly relaxed muscles have a more difficult time maintaining proper form and shape. this also makes everything from traditional exercise to just moving around doing daily tasks much more difficult and dangerous, as its way easier for bad form and posture to cause us injury or pain
but engaging ur muscles is actually a very easy and simple thing, it requires no equipment or special moves and can be done sitting, lying down, or standing up. u can do ur whole body all at once or break it up into different parts throughout the day. there's also variations to make it easier in places as u progress
easiest first step i found to get urself used to this is something called progressive muscle relaxation. which is literally just starting at the top of ur body and tensing and then relaxing each muscle group for a few seconds as u work ur way down. it's usually paired with meditation but u dont have to. i usually do it to music cause i find guided meditations boring. a lot of people like to do it either in the morning or right before bed, as it can often help relieve tension and stress and make it easier to fall asleep. there are basic guides like this one
when ur first starting if u want a little extra help identifying what and where ur muscles are so u know ur tensing the right ones in the right ways. once uve done those enough that things are easy, u can break it down even further and isolate more specific muscles and add those in as well. charts like these
where u look up specific muscle groups (in thise case shoulder/upper body muscle groups) can help u visualize exactly where ur muscles are, what directions they go in and what they're connected to, which can help u in understanding how to move and control them
understanding the muscles in ur body and having good control over each area can help so much more than u think when it comes to everyday things. slow, deliberate movement is really the key to that and once u get used to each muscle group and have identified which ones u want to work on, u can isolate those groups and start doing basic calisthenics.
a great resource for that is a channel like hybrid calisthenics which i really like for learning new exercises with lots of options for variations and low impact. his exercises almost always require no equipment, very little impact, and focus on control and stability which are much more beneficial and friendly for spoonies, chronically ill, and disabled people
but even if u dont want to or cant progress farther, simply engaging those muscles for a few minutes a days every day on its own will still help a lot and can make a big difference for some people
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Range of motion is very essential for the normal functioning of our body parts. Range of motion refers to how far one can move or stretch a joint. It is the distance and direction, the joint moves between a bent position and an extended position. This range of motion is restricted in various health problems like inflammation, injury, disease, muscle cramps, ligament strain, etc.
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damn you do a few toe touches before situps and it doesn’t feel like you’re breaking out of your hard outer shell while doing them
who knew
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Therapeutic Exercises Augusta, GA | PeachCare Family Chiropractic
Therapeutic exercises are a crucial component of our holistic approach at PeachCare Family Chiropractic. Physical therapists work with patients in a wide variety of ways to help relieve pain and restore functioning. Therapeutic exercise has great potential to reduce pain and improve muscular strength, balance, and range of motion in individuals with osteoarthritis.
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Fun Life Update: apparently there is something wrong with my goddamn shoulder.
After over four years of trying to figure out what's wrong and having to fight doctors and physical therapists and insurance every step of the way, I finally got an MRI on my shoulder. Which is what I wanted fucking three years ago.
Anyways apparently I have a "small anterior labrum tear". I don't actually know what to do about it (haven't seen my PCP about it yet, just read the scan results), but at least I can feel validated that I didn't just make up four and a half years of constant fucking pain.
Let's hope there's actually some way to fix it, now that there's proof of something wrong.
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"Bulletproof Your Joints: Exercises for Joint Health"
It’s crucial to pay attention to the health of your joints. Whether you’re an avid athlete or someone simply seeking to maintain an active lifestyle, joint health is the foundation of mobility and long-term well-being. This blog post will guide you through a set of exercises and tips designed to bulletproof your joints, ensuring they stay resilient and injury-free.
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