How Breathing Exercises Help Stress and anxiety can be hard to manage, and breathing exercises promote relaxation. Further, there are different breathing techniques that patients can try. For example, taking in a deep inhale of air and slow exhale can affect the patient’s mental state immediately. Additionally, patients can try breathing exercises in different positions, and some patients … [Read more...]
Music Therapy
What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a therapeutic service offered by a trained professional to offer potential help to patients that could help them cope with a variety of mental, emotional, and developmental conditions. Certified music therapists practice music therapy, which is considered an “allied health profession” or “expressive therapy.” In this expressive form of therapy, the … [Read more...]
The Importance of RICE
RICE treatment is important as a first-line therapy for many types of injuries and trauma. What is RICE? RICE is an acronym that refers to a treatment involving rest, ice, compression, and elevation. It is used for strains and sprains. Rest is performed for 24-48 hours after the injury. This means that there needs to be less activity, especially concerning actions that cause pain. Slings, … [Read more...]