Chronic Illness and Body Alignment
Key Benefits
Reduced pain
Improved posture and support for the body
Reduced risk of further issues and injury
Confidence to take part in paced movement
Supporting recovery from chronic illness
Body Alignment for chronic illness
Is a measured approach to moving again through pacing as energy allows. Ensuring program guidelines are adhered to, to avoid further fatigue and energy depletion. Supporting the body’s many systems to facilitate recovery. As Personal Trainer with CFS/ME I understand the complexities of chronic illness and keep myself updated on the latest information. I have also undergone extra CPD hours to understand the functional medicine approach to chronic illness— allowing me to make recommendations to specialists you can work with. All programmes focus on tailored functional exercise.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome /ME
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis- up to 50 symptoms that affect a persons ability to function normally in every-day life.
Risk factors; Covid, Flu, Epstein Barr, Chronic overwhelming stress to the nervous system.
Cause; Still largely unknown.
Action; Addressing alignment biomechanics will help you to feel confident in taking part in paced movements, encouraging your body to feel safe understanding your limits before exhaustion occurs.
Multi-disciplinary recommendations may include - Osteopath/Chiropractor, Massage/Sports therapist, Physiotherapists, GP, Nutritionist, Podiatrist, Personal Trainer, Occupational Therapists.
Long Covid
Long Covid - A myriad of symptoms like CFS/ME with an emphasis on respiratory symptoms.
Risk factors; Covid- 19 and Covid-19 vaccine
Cause; Not recovering from Covid-19 or caovid-19 vaccine
Action; Correcting poor biomechanics and re-gaining neuro-muscular connection to strengthen postural muscles and movement will help build confidence in movement and understanding what it happening in the body and how to mentally cope.
Multi-disciplinary recommendations may include - Osteopath/Chiropractor, Massage/Sports therapist, Physiotherapists, GP, Nutritionist, Podiatrist, Personal Trainer, Occupational Therapists.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis- Whilst unique to CFS/ME it is cited that many symptoms mirror each other. The same approach to movement and exercise are therefore useful for sufferers. You will need to work with health care professionals alongside your programme ensuring you do not induce fatigue.
Risk factors; Heritability in females, stress.
Cause; exact cause unknown
Action; Body alignment will significantly help with endometriosis by addressing muscle imbalances that will occur due to inactivity or compensatory movements due to pain. A paced movement program for each client is necessary for both mental and physical capacity.
Multi-disciplinary recommendations may include - Osteopath/Chiropractor, Massage/Sports therapist, Physiotherapists, GP, Nutritionist, Podiatrist, Personal Trainer, Occupational Therapist.