Distinction Between Traditional Physical Therapy and Alternative Therapy

Physical therapy is traditionally defined as the treatment of injuries and physical conditions by a trained therapist.  The therapist concentrates solely on the affected muscle, bone or joint.  

Andrzej Strzalkowski, RPT

Alternative Therapy bases its treatment on relaxation.  These relaxation techniques reduce stress and tensions which cause imbalance to our physical structure (bones, joints, etc.) as well as negatively affecting our internal organs and emotional wellbeing.

How Alternative Therapy Stimulates the Body's "Self-Healing"

In day to day life, we experience a multitude of tensions which ravage our bodies.  Our bodies are a dynamic structure.  Our organs, joints and muscles are in constant motion when you are walking, when you get up, even when you are sitting or sleeping there is movement. Because of this constant motion, it is imperative our body's systems remain balanced towards each other.  It is when these balances are compromised that dysfunction occurs.  

For example, if we are not relaxed and there are certain muscles that are just slightly tight, it can throw off our gait (way of walking).  This, in turn, can produce tension in the pelvis, throwing off the balance of the lumbar spine.  The paraspinal muscles then react to protect the somatic (muscular control) nerves.  The muscles that protect the somatic nerves push the spine slightly forward making the spine put pressure on the autonomic nervous system, which unconsciously controls the blood supply to the organs and somatic nerves.  The balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic (two opposite parts of autonomic nervous system) is disrupted and irritation of the organ occurs.  This makes the organ either overwork or not work enough.  When this happens, it can, for example, inhibit the proper function of the digestive system causing diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers, just to mention a few. 

The relaxation techniques taught at Alternative Physical Therapy re-balances the autonomic nervous system which produces a calming effect on the irritated structures.

In any dysfunction where the body compensates on this level, where an organ is affected, our treatment improves the ability of the organ to function, allowing the body to "heal itself."  Through visceral manipulation, myofascial manipulation and cranial sacral manipulation the body can be "re-balanced". 

 Additionally, the patient is "trained" to clear the patterns producing the tensions through specially designed meditative exercises. 

Think outside the "waiting room" box and consider Alternative Therapy for many additional health needs in addition to injury rehabilitation and bone and joint disorders.  Call 941-727-1500 for your appointment.

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