Neuropathic Pain
Physical Therapies
Physical and occupational therapies are widely used to help people recover after injury and surgery. Many patients with nerve pain will benefit from a formal exercise routine. Even the lightest amount of exercise and stretching can be helpful. Certain physical therapy treatments can be very useful. For painful muscle spasms, manual (hands-on) therapy and therapeutic massage can help ease your pain. Splinting may help provide support for muscles that are weak because of nerve damage. Electrical stimulation therapies, such as TENS, helps relieve nerve pain for many people.
The Feldenkrais method is a type of bodywork that uses gentle movements to promote personal awareness of the body, increase flexibility and improve coordination. One of the key philosophies of the Feldenkrais method is that there is no separation between the mind and body and that, as the body strengthens and gains new forms of movement, the mind will also strengthen and improve.
Unlike manipulative physical therapies such as massage or Rolfing, Feldenkrais practitioners generally view the work as a way to expand one’s knowledge of self and promote the connection between the mind and the body. Classes – called “Awareness through Movement” – focus on teaching small, precise movements that can be beneficial to people of all fitness levels and abilities. One-on-one Feldenkrais is called “Functional Integration.” Many people find the experience relaxing and helpful.
For more information, please see our full article on the Feldenkrais Method or visit www.feldenkrais.com.
The Feldenkrais Method
The Feldenkrais method is a type of bodywork that uses gentle movements to promote personal awareness of the body, increase flexibility and improve coordination. One of the key philosophies of the Feldenkrais method is that there is no separation between the mind and body and that, as the body strengthens and gains new forms of movement, the mind will also strengthen and improve.
Unlike manipulative physical therapies such as massage or Rolfing, Feldenkrais practitioners generally view the work as a way to expand one’s knowledge of self and promote the connection between the mind and the body. Classes – called “Awareness through Movement” – focus on teaching small, precise movements that can be beneficial to people of all fitness levels and abilities. One-on-one Feldenkrais is called “Functional Integration.” Many people find the experience relaxing and helpful.
For more information, please see our full article on the Feldenkrais Method or visit www.feldenkrais.com.