Integrated Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy for Chronic Pain and Emotional Release

 

What to Expect?  
On the first day, an evaluation will take place regarding body movement, coordination, strength, tissue health, pain, and the impact of the injury on the ability to do daily activities. Education will be provided on the likely cause of the injury and how to prevent further damage. A treatment plan will be developed to assist with moving through the stages of recovery, from acute pain/inflammation control to gentle stretching, and finally to strengthening. Additionally, health coaching will address thought patterns, diet habits, and exercise routines that can impact the ability to recover.

 

Benefits of Occupational Therapy: 

• Pain relief

• Improved Sleep

• Mental Clarity

• Increased flexibility, strength, and endurance

• Increased energy for daily activities

• Injury Prevention & Wellness

 

Conditions that would benefit from shoulder rehabilitation: 

• Shoulder pain

• Neck pain 

• Back Pain

• Hip pain (sciatica, OA, postural dysfunction, trauma)

• Rotator cuff tears & Labral Tears

• Arthritis

• Shoulder fractures

• Shoulder dislocations

• Post surgical rehab

• Bicep tendonitis 

• Upper, median, and lower nerve compression (carpal tunnel syndrome)

 

Treatment sessions include: 

•  Pain management: self massage techniques and tools, provide therapist facilitated stretching to relieve pressure placed on the nerves from muscle imbalances and tissue adhesions (scar tissue), application of cold or hot therapy to relax nerves or reduce inflammation

• Analyze daily diet habits and routines that could be increasing inflammatory responses

• Provide consultation on how positioning during work or home activities could be keeping you in the pain cycle unknowingly

• Develop a safe exercise routine to facilitate your body through stages of recovery

• Instruct on the use of stretching and strengthening tools for in home therapy