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By Chrysa Smith: chrysasmith.com
Millions of Americans purchase creams and ointments, take cortisone injections and oral medications to help relieve their arthritis pain. And while these may offer temporary relief, they can often come with side effects. Movement of hands, knees, hips can be painful, and the swelling and stiffness in the joints can greatly inhibit your mobility. At the core of the condition is inflammation—the swelling of connective tissue between the joints.
There are holistic alternative therapies that can help, often more effectively, without any side effects. And several can be found at Naples Fitness Wellness Studio. Owner, Irena Basnikova is fully trained in modalities that look at pain relief from a different perspective. Irena says,” Improving posture has been shown to relieve pain and joint stress, while also improving balance, energy levels, functional motion, flexibility, ability to breathe deeply, appearance, confidence and athletic performance.” She offers a customized Posture Reset session, which includes a posture assessment, Cranial Release Technique, Active Isolated Stretching, massage therapy, Scar Release Therapy (if needed) and PEMF.
Through Cranial Release Technique (CRT), you will notice a major release of tension in the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue of the body. It also causes the brain and the nervous system to come into a more balanced, optimal state of function. And Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) allows the target muscles to optimally lengthen and achieve a state of relaxation. These stretches provide maximum benefit, restoring a full range of motion and flexibility. Scar Release Therapy is a technique that involves applying MPS Therapy, which uses microcurrents to help relax muscles and release fascia, influenced by scar tissue. It is an excellent choice for healing areas that have been damaged.
The very best results will come from a combination of modalities. Irena will tell you that everything is connected, and thus looks at problems with an eye toward the whole person. It’s all about resetting the posture, strengthening the posture and the muscles, and reducing inflammation.
To achieve greater mobility, flexibility and core strengthening, she’ll work with you through disciplines such as Reformer Pilates and CoreAlign equipment that help to improve flexibility and mobility. Both help to improve flexibility, mobility and strengthen the major muscle groups in the body while focusing on the deep core muscles. Power Plate, an upright vibrational piece of equipment, increases blood flow, improves coordination, and causes the muscles to contract and rebalance. It is a proven help for healing damaged tissue, increasing bone density and flexibility.
To finish the session, Irena employs Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy, or PEMF Therapy. This modality is non-invasive and is scientifically proven to sustain chronic pain relief. Electromagnetic pulses emit energy to the cells of the body, aiding natural healing by balancing the cells. When the cells are healthy, the body becomes healthy. When energy flow is interrupted, as it is with inflammation that occurs with arthritis, proper cell metabolism is affected. This therapy helps optimize cell function, allowing for the proper transporting of nutrients, oxygen, and minerals to the cells. It’s regenerative.
Irena currently offers several different types of PEMF systems. They all use electromagnetic fields, and are all performed while lying down on a mat. But the frequencies and intensities can be different from system-to-system. Likewise, the applications and how they interact with your body are different. Depending on your personal assessment, Irena will decide on low to high frequency systems, such as Sedona, HUGO and Centropix/KLOUD. With each of these, you will likely feel energized when your session is complete, as your cells are returned to a better functional level.
There are numerous possibilities and therapies that can help to enhance movement, reduce swelling, and return you to better balance. And Irena’s passion for her work and desire to help her clients is contagious. Give her a call at 239-293-7352 to learn more. She’ll be happy to talk to you about your fitness and wellness goals.
**All therapies are intended to provide body and brain harmony, to provide a holistic approach to health, and are not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions.
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Irena Basnikova, LMT NCTMB
NAPLES FITNESS WELLNESS
239.293.7351
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NaplesFitnessWellness.com
3960 Radio Rd, #206, Naples, FL 34104
