Understanding Bodywork: A Key Component in Therapeutic Movement
Bodywork and its integration with therapeutic movement has a significant impact on holistic well-being. Active engagement in various bodywork modalities facilitates lasting progress, promoting functional vitality, and overall health. Manual therapies and dynamic exercises can be transformative for your child’s overall wellness.
Bodywork is a term that's gaining popularity, yet its true meaning often remains unclear to many. In the realm of integrative medicine, bodywork encompasses a variety of therapies and techniques involving physical touch and manipulation. This all-encompassing term includes massage, craniosacral work, chiropractic practices, osteopathy, and various therapeutic modalities.
The distinction with bodywork lies in its passive nature, primarily involving actions performed on or with the body, rather than actively engaging the body in specific movements. At B.WELL TOTS, we employ a range of bodywork modalities, such as Myofascial Release (MFR), Total Motion Release (TMR), and CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Our approach also integrates therapeutic movement and reflex integration exercises into our sessions, fostering active participation for more sustainable and enduring results. These therapeutic techniques are particularly beneficial when applied in collaboration with occupational and physical therapists.
Beyond manual therapy, it's crucial to recognize that movement itself is a form of therapy. Addressing structural concerns in alignment with functional goals is pivotal. Our bodily tissues, including fascia, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, require exposure to movement to acclimate to new ranges of motion facilitated by manual therapies. This process enables the development of new movement patterns while reducing the reliance on compensatory patterns that might hinder long-term progress. Whether it's addressing issues like head turn preference or torticollis, enhancing oral functionality, or managing other concerns, our comprehensive approach at B.WELL TOTS focuses on integrating bodywork with therapeutic movement for holistic development.
If your interested in learning more about how bodywork and therapeutic movement can play a pivotal role in achieving progressive outcomes for your child, please reach out to us for an assessment.
