Tight deadlines, personal problems, a demanding job, and poor work-life balance are common causes of day-to-day stress. So when you have a stressful day, your body reacts by releasing fast-acting hormones called adrenaline and noradrenaline which your body uses to heighten senses and respond to the stressor.
Physiotherapy can help manage stress and stress symptoms by correcting muscle imbalance, improving strength and reducing pain. Here are five more ways a physiotherapy clinic in Singapore can help you manage and reduce stress.
Lower Cortisol Levels
Daily diaphragmatic breathing is clinically proven to significantly lower cortisol levels, improve relaxation, and improve concentration. It is often part of physiotherapy treatment plans. You can talk to your physiotherapist about learning this breathing technique to manage your stress.
Reduce Stress Sensitivity
Exercise prescription is a common element in physiotherapy treatments. It has been proven that that regular exercise can lower perceived stress and this reduces stress sensitivity, and stress symptoms.
Improve Sleep
Relaxation techniques, posture training, and patient education on optimal sleep positioning have been shown to improve both sleep quality and sleep duration.
Consult with City Physiotherapy Singapore about any sleeping issues you have so our experts can design a custom treatment plan to address your concerns.
Ease Depression
As mentioned above, exercise prescription is a common element in physiotherapy treatments. Prescribed exercise is shown to be as effective as antidepressants in treating depression in as little as 3-months. Better yet, exercise also lowers the risk of relapsing to previous levels of depression.
Improve Quality of Life
Physiotherapy guided exercise is proven to improve physical condition, self-esteem, the perception of self-worth, and quality of life, all of which promotes mental health and well-being.
If you are looking for physio treatments in Singapore, visit our website, and schedule an appointment with us today. Let our experts help you deal with your stress and anxiety in a way that is designed personally for you.
