Chantel Ehler Therapies
201-25 Mill Street K7G2L5 Gananoque, ON, Canada

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Alternative Pain Management Options for LBP Massage Therapies (9/11) [Series] 'Massage' is a broad term that encapsulates many different styles of soft tissu...e manipulation. . During massage, various strokes are utilized, ranging from long, smooth ones to short, percussive ones. . Techniques involve active participation from you (e.g. ART) or passive reception (e.g. more traditional Swedish or deep tissue massages). . Although many techniques advertise the ability to release fascial adhesions or muscle trigger points, soft tissue therapies have not been well demonstrated to actually be able to cause these changes. . What theydo accomplish is temporarily decreasing pain to a specific area, and more globally, through activation of pain-relieving pathways in your body, as well as improving range of motion and muscle stiffness. . Additionally, it can demonstrate to you as the patient that your body and brain are capable of ramping down pain transiently, reassuring you that your pain isn't stuck where it presently isit can change! . Soft tissue massage can be beneficial for chronic low back pain especially when combined with exercise and education. . If nothing else, it can be a relaxing time to take your mind off your ever-present pain and experience reassuring human touch. . Adapted from: Unraveling the Mechanisms of Manual Therapy: Modeling an Approach | Bialosky J.E. et al. (2018) Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Chronic, Non-malignant Pain: A Review | Tsao J.C.I (2007) Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review for an American College of Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline | Chou R. et al. (2017) . . . . . #chronicpain #education #noci #chronic #natural #painwarrior #holistic #pain #bps #painmanagement #alternative #complementarymedicine See more

Goal setting is critical in healthcare. If you aren't sure what you want to achieve when you are "well" or "out of pain", then what can you work towards? Sometimes "getting rest" just isn't enough. Taking a pill or exercising isn't enough.... Help your manual therapist help you by telling them what you expect to be doing in X amount of time....... #Repost @fit_healthy_mama_ @download.ins --- Let's talk about goals...

#Repost @benourishedpdx @download.ins --- REPOST: image & caption by Dr. Maria Paredes, LPCS, CEDS @With_This_Body _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Brave ones, Choose movement based on what helps you feel more connected to your body INSTEAD of what disconnects you from your body.... Choose movement that helps fill up your space INSTEAD of what makes you smaller. If you were able to set aside the pursuit of weight loss and thinness and choose movement based on what makes your body feel more alive and/or connected, what would you choose? (Keeping in mind that stillness is included as an important type of movement). Would it be yoga? Sex? Gardening? Running? Lying on your couch with a book? Lying on your couch without a book? Dancing? Weight lifting? Walking with a friend? Walking by yourself? Walking with your dog? Swinging with your child? What movement makes you feel most alive and/or connected to your body? And how can you make more time for that?" _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a graphic by Dr. Maria Paredes reads: You do not need to burn off living. You do not need to atone for being. You do not need to account for everything. You do not need to earn your food. You do not need to track all your movements. You do not need to prove your worth. You do not need to win the space you take up. Move (if you wish) because it feels good and because your body needs or wants it. Rest (if you wish) because it feels good and because your body needs or wants it. - Dr. Maria Paredes @With_This_Body Three Birds Counseling & Clinical Supervision See more

Starts today everyone! Also you get to keep the recordings for up to 1 year. Plenty of time to learn, reflect and contribute in post-conference change and growth.

This Canadian #2020thanksgiving is a time of #socialdistancing due to #covid19 . For all of us celebrating Thanksgiving with our close loved ones this week, please reach out if you can to loved ones in an accessible way. Social isolation can increase stress, anxiety and depression, with a known trend toward increased body pain and dysfunction. Maybe gift your family a #massage gift card in lieu of sharing food. Please also know that this is a painful time for many indigenous ...peoples here in North America, and can contribute to increased mental health issues because of #generationaltrauma . Healing cannot always be done through healthcare services alone, and creating space to talk about these scars can be a way for us to all learn and grow together. No matter your heritage, religion or culture, being accurate about history is an important way to address and work together. Encouraging diverse opinions, having open and honest conversation, and allowing others an opportunity to express their #freespeechmatters A great resource article by Amanda Morris at teaching tolerance.org offers some handy resources. Stay safe this holiday everyone, and have a great weekend! #biopsychosocialperspective #massagetherapy #familysupport #nativelivesmatter