The Holistic Approach – Why Your Body Is Not A Compartment

The human body is an incredibly complex machine! There are connections that go from one end of the body to the other, and even some that we don’t completely understand yet. But when it comes to your own body, it’s easy to think that it’s simple. Pain happens, and we assume that the pain is from there.
 
But in reality, pain and dysfunction is far more complicated than that. So today, I thought I’d explore the holistic approach to caring for your body, and why it’s important to understand that your body parts aren’t separate.
 
Pain isn’t always accurate
When we’re in pain, we know that something is wrong. But unfortunately, the body isn’t always able to tell us exactly what that something wrong is! This is why pain can be a very confusing condition.
 
For example, you might think that your back pain originates from your back. You go and see a remedial massage therapist who focuses on relieving tension in the back area. But the pain returns.
 
The thing is, your back might not be the actually problem. The pain might be caused by a previous injury causing your pelvis to misalign, which then strains the muscles in the back. Or it might be the shoes that you wear to work, altering your posture. Only by taking a holistic view are we able to find and manage this kind of issue.
 
The benefits of a holistic approach
There are so many reasons why it’s smarter to look at the bigger picture of your health and wellbeing. That’s why I recommend that my clients work with a team for optimal results.
 
Benefits of this holistic approach include:

• Being able to find and address the root cause of pain or conditions
• Relieving pain not only makes you feel better, but improves your overall health and wellbeing
• Working towards not just lack of pain or dysfunction, but also optimal function of the body as a whole

 
As you can see, you benefit a lot more from caring for your entire body, rather than just treating a specific pain spot!
 
What to tell your myotherapist
To take a holistic view of your body and how it functions, I need to be able to take a detailed case history. It’s essential that you tell your myotherapist about any significant injuries, no matter how unrelated you might think it is. Some of my clients have found out that minor injuries have played a major role in their pain!
 
Things to inform me about include:

• Any bones you have broken, particularly if it was difficult to recover from, or has been broken more than once
• Any joints that you have dislocated, especially if it occurred multiple times
• If you’ve been in a car accident or similar that caused any kind of injury, even if the injury was only minor
• If you have any impinged nerves or other conditions of the nervous system
• Any surgeries that you have undergone, as scar tissue can change the sensation experienced in that location
• Unusual sensations that you’ve experienced with your injury or condition, such as tingling, burning or numbness. Even if it’s not where the injury is, it could be a sign of nerve involvement that needs assessing

 
Do you want to see what a holistic approach can do for your body? Pop over to the booking page and get yourself an appointment today.