What is a holistic approach to physiotherapy?

If it seems as though there is a holistic approach for almost everything these days, that’s because there is. Yoga, studying, physiotherapy? There is a holistic approach to all these and as the approach becomes more and more popular, it may be difficult to accurately understand the meaning. If you are looking to understand what a holistic approach to physical therapy looks like, we’re here to explain.

Although holistic physical therapy is still a marginal market, it allows an open-minded approach to the treatment of your condition or injury. At Cairnhill Physiotherapy, we do not just treat your symptoms. Our physiotherapists use their knowledge and experience to assess the underlying causes of your injury. Holistic Physiotherapy takes a multitude of aspects into account: lifestyle, diet, stress and a host of other factors which are believed to contribute to the severity and duration of an injury or physical condition. Taking a holistic approach offers more than an exercise program. A professional will treat you individually to accelerate your recovery and make you feel better than ever.

One key benefit of holistic physiotherapy is how it allows you to experience the benefits of traditional medicine with the added experience of a holistic therapist. Not only dealing with physical exercise but also practical techniques and specific requests to help you on your healing journey. Stress, for example, is something that has been proven to increase people’s susceptibility to injury. Mental health is another aspect of the healing environment. These things can have a greater impact on physical well-being than one might imagine.

When a holistic approach is taken all of these things are taken into account to formulate a plan to get your health back on track. However, not all holistic physiotherapy is theoretical; Physical injuries are still physical and there is a lot you can do to overcome some of the most tangible aspects of your condition. Instead of a simple series of exercises that must be repeated over several months, a personalized approach is designed to help you overcome your condition on all levels, as the human body is connected physically and mentally.

Has holistic physical therapy been proven effective? One could argue it has helped us learn more about the most effective ways to stay healthy. It seems that the more we understand the human body and how it works, the more important the holistic approach is. To be clear, holistic physical therapy is not about giving up traditional medicine; on the contrary, the overall method of physical therapy is based on traditional methods, which include other health aspects that may affect your physical condition. If you want to know more about how a holistic approach can be incorporated into your recovery, contact our team now at Cairnhill Physiotherapy.