You’re in pain. It can be isolating. You don’t want to move or even leave the house. Feeling this way is a completely natural, automatic response. The very idea of exercise therapy could feel too hard. We get it. But wait, there is an excellent reason to keep reading.
Let me explain why revisiting exercise therapy could be a ray of hope. In the realm of pain management, movement is a potent ally. I understand that this might seem overwhelming, but stay with me. When thoughtfully designed, exercise therapy has been proven to relieve pain significantly. This is not just a concept. Our Therapy Circles team witness this transformation regularly.
It turns out that exercise therapy also improves mood. It reduces anxiety and depression by promoting the uptake of dopamine and serotonin, your “happy hormones.” Exercise can also help with immune functioning, sleep, and cognitive function. You will feel better and think more clearly.
Every pain journey is unique, and we respect that. We need to understand your experience and your body’s movements to assist you. We want to be clear about your vision for your life and how we can support you. This is not a one-size-fits-all strategy but a personalised collaboration over time.
There’s no universal solution. We pay meticulous attention to your needs to help you progress. This is a close partnership. It’s graded exercise therapy, so we introduce the right exercise at the right time and in the right amount, and we build on that in small steps. You’re not alone in this. We’re here with you every step of the way.
We hold memberships with Reclink Australia and Stadium Fitness Gym, which allows us to get people out into aquatic therapy pools and gyms for exercise therapy. Getting out into the community is often a refreshing experience. These outings can move you from being isolated, feeling anxious, and in pain to being out in the community. You’ll find yourself working alongside other people who, like you, are rebuilding their strength, capacity, and confidence. They are reducing their experience of pain through exercise therapy.
As a physiotherapist, working in exercise therapy is incredibly rewarding. It’s a joy to see people regain their lives, move with greater ease, and, most importantly, get back to doing things they used to love. This is the power of exercise therapy, and it motivates us every day.
If you’d like to try a new strategy for pain management as part of your NDIS plan, please contact us. Our Therapy Circles physiotherapy team would love to help.
