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As Myotherapists, one of our most important jobs is setting expectations with clients and giving our clients all the tools to be accountable for your own healing. Healing is not a passive process, it's a partnership, hands on treatment is crucial for pain relief and enabling healthier movement patterns but where most of your healing comes from is outside your appointments with us, it comes from what you are or maybe what you aren’t doing every other day of the week. 
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or simply trying to move and feel better in your body, being an active participant in your care can dramatically improve your outcomes and has been shown to reduce recovery times. That’s why we’re so passionate about empowering you with knowledge, tools, and strategies that extend far beyond the treatment table. As your myotherapist, our role is not just to treat the symptoms, but to help you understand the why behind your pain, and guide you toward habits and routines that support long-term healing. Follow through with your homecare and treatment plan! I get it, life gets busy. It's very easy to run out of time and skip your exercises/stretches for the day. But the truth is, what you do between sessions matters more than what we can do in a single appointment. That 10-minute stretch session you skip, the poor posture you slump into at your desk, or the sleep you sacrifice night after night all of it adds up. Small, consistent efforts are what create lasting change; it's all a snowball effect. Think of your home care as a tool that prolongs what we work on in sessions. Without it your body instinctively wants to go back to how it is used to, the “normal” and with continued home care we help you create a new “normal” the pain free kind. We're here to support you every step of the way, but we can't do the work for you unless you want to see us every week which very quickly becomes a costly endeavour. Healing isn't about being perfect, it's about being consistent and intentional. If something in your home care plan doesn’t feel right, is aggravating your pain or isn’t working for you, don’t ignore it. Communicate with us. That feedback helps us tailor your treatment to suit you, there is no textbook version of recovery. At the end of the day, your healing journey is exactly that yours. As myotherapists, we’re here to guide, support, and provide hands-on treatment that jumpstarts your progress, but the real transformation happens when you take ownership of your care outside the clinic. Consistency, communication, and commitment to your home care plan are the foundations of lasting results. Small daily choices matter, and they build upon each other to create long-term change. So, stay curious, stay accountable, and remember you're not in this alone, but the power to heal is ultimately in your hands. By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist If you've ever experienced muscle tension or pain, you know just how debilitating it can be. Whether it's from an intense workout, an injury, or simply the stress of daily life, muscle discomfort can disrupt your routine and quality of life. But did you know that one of the most effective remedies for these aches and pains is something we often take for granted – sleep? Let’s delve into the fascinating connection between sleep and muscle tension and pain recovery. You'll discover why those nightly hours of shut-eye are absolutely crucial for your body's healing and regeneration processes.  1. Muscle Repair and Growth
While you're snoozing, your body gets to work repairing and building muscle tissue. Growth hormone, a vital player in this process, is released during deep sleep. Those tiny micro-tears in your muscle fibers, whether from exercise or strain, are mended during this phase, contributing to muscle recovery and growth. 2. Inflammation Reduction Inflammation is a natural response to muscle injury, but too much of it can worsen pain and slow down recovery. Proper sleep helps control inflammation levels, reducing pain and promoting faster healing. 3. Pain Threshold Regulation Ever noticed that when you're sleep-deprived, you're more sensitive to pain? It's not your imagination. Lack of sleep can lower your pain threshold, intensifying muscle tension and discomfort. Good sleep helps maintain a higher pain threshold, making it easier to manage muscle tension. 4. Energy Restoration Your energy levels are restored during sleep, and this can have a significant impact on muscle health. When you're well-rested, you're more inclined to engage in physical activity, which, in turn, helps release muscle tension. On the flip side, fatigue from inadequate sleep can make your muscles tense and painful more easily. 5. Stress Reduction Stress and anxiety can contribute to muscle tension and exacerbate existing pain. Quality sleep is a natural stress buster. It helps you relax, reduces stress, and enables your muscles to unwind and recover more effectively. 6. Hormone Balance Sleep plays a pivotal role in maintaining hormonal balance. Disrupted sleep can lead to imbalances in hormones like cortisol, which can contribute to muscle tension and pain. Restorative sleep keeps these hormones in check, promoting muscle health. 7. Tissue and Nerve Repair Your body doesn't just repair muscle tissue during sleep; it also focuses on maintaining other essential tissues, including nerves. This repair process is crucial for reducing muscle tension and alleviating pain. 8. Circulation Improvement Quality sleep enhances blood circulation, ensuring that muscles receive the necessary oxygen and nutrients for healing. Improved circulation supports the recovery of muscle tissue and reduces tension. In conclusion, sleep is a powerhouse when it comes to muscle tension and pain recovery. It aids in muscle repair, inflammation control, pain threshold regulation, energy restoration, stress reduction, hormone balance, tissue and nerve repair, and circulation improvement. To promote muscle health and alleviate pain, prioritize good sleep hygiene, and ensure you get enough rest each night. Your body will thank you, and you'll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Sweet dreams! Rachael is one of our treating myotherapists who has a special interests in treating necks, backs, shoulders and heads! She is dedicated to creating a safe space where she can support you through your recovery. Book your first consultation with her today! |
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