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Movement Based Treatment Techniques For Low Back Pain

By Larry Walker


Motion is one sign that your object of attention is alive. This is one principle that informs the development of movement based treatment. Some of the techniques have their origin in the east and been sharpened or enhanced by western science. It has been adopted as a medical alternative for lower back pain among other emotional, physical, mental and spiritual benefits.

Motion therapy offers a number of benefits including improving flexibility, release of muscle spasms and enhancement of posture and spasm. The methods used to generate motion are improved regularly with the aim of enhancing freedom and ease response by the body. Improvements have also been made to combine these movements with meditation.

There are eastern and western motion practices depending on personal preferences and intended results. Tai Chi and Qigong fall into one cluster of eastern movements. They are preferred by the elderly because of their precarious nature. They have been credited with improving relaxation and restoration of body functions. Their ability to significantly reduce the intensity of pain has increased their uptake. This reduction also comes with mood improvement.

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.

Correct movement is a remedy for pain. This is what Alexander technique focuses on. The technique advocates for re-education on the need for deliberate motion which comes with mental and physical awareness. There are dysfunctional motion techniques that are strenuous to the body. Researchers have given this approach thumbs up. It has been proven effective in dealing with stress and lower back pain for pregnant women.

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 strategy pays attention to muscle holding and release especially the role played by emotional and mental patterns. This is why this motion therapy technique has been effective in dealing with back pain. A lot of studies are going on regarding these therapies. Considering that they are cost effective and not based on medicines, a lot of benefits will be accrued from their use.




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