Physical Therapies
Movement like walking, swimming, or stretching that improves flexibility and strength
What is exercise therapy?
A practice of focused breathing and awareness to help reduce stress and pain perception
What is mindfulness meditation?
Maintaining a balanced diet, regular sleep, and staying active are examples of this
What are healthy lifestyle habits?
Use of fine needles inserted into specific points on the body
What is acupuncture?
Creating a quiet, dark, and comfortable environment to improve rest.
What is sleep hygiene?
The use of heat and ice packs to reduce muscle tension and pain
Techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery to reduce pain
What are relaxation techniques?
Achieving and maintaining this reduces pressure on joints and muscles
What is healthy weight?
Manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to relieve tension
What is massage therapy?
A breathing technique that lowers heart rate and reduces stress.
What is deep breathing?
Structured, provider-led treatments like joint mobilization and massage
physical therapy/manual therapy
A structured therapy that helps reframe unhelpful pain-related thoughts
Techniques like pacing activities, using assistive devices, and setting limits
What is activity modification?
Use of essential oils through injalation or topical application.
What is aromatherapy?
Recording daily sleep habits and pain patterns to find triggers.
What is sleep/pain diary?
The use of electrical currents to block or reduce pain signals.
What is TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Slow, controlled movements rooted in Chinese martial arts used for pain releif
What is Tai Chi?
Consistent routines in waking, sleeping, and meal timing help manage pain by regulating this system.
What is circadian rhythm?
A therapy focusing on spinal alignment and musculoskeletal adjustments
What is chiropractic care?
Non-drug therapies such as progressive relaxation or biofeedback that reduce body tension
What are stress reduction techniques?
Water-based physical therapy that reduces joint stress and helps movement
What is aquatic therapy?
A movement-based therapy combining postures, breathing, and meditation
What is yoga?
Programs that encourage regular daily exercise tailored to patient needs.
What are exercise programs?
The use of music, art, or dance as a therapeutic outlet for pain.
What are creative arts therapies?
The body's natural process of healing and restoring balance, often disrupted by poor sleep.
What is the restorative function of sleep?