Relaxation therapy in physiotherapy practice Letzer and Doesema

Relaxation therapy is aimed at treating an increased stress state, which manifests itself in a locally or generally increased muscle tone.

This can lead to muscle strain complaints that regularly recur in various places in the body, such as neck area, head area and low back area.

Recognizing and recognizing an increased muscle tone contributes to the fact that the stress level can normalize again.

Relaxation therapy is a form of exercise therapy, which for a large part can be applied in daily life after instruction and training in practice.

Relaxation therapy uses:

- learning conscious muscle relaxation techniques.

- breathing as a means to relax.

- autogenic training.

Relaxation therapy can be supported by massage therapy to reduce locally increased muscle tone.

Breathing and relaxation therapy, Method of Dixhoorn

Breathe, luckily the body has arranged this well and it generally goes without saying. Whether it always is? No. And there are various causes for this. The most obvious are problems with the lungs. But the vast majority of 'breathing problems' or rather a dysfunctional breathing lining is the result of tension. Breathing and relaxation therapy (AOT) can then help.

In fact, it does not matter whether you have a burn-out, anxiety and panic attacks or are recovering from a heart attack, stroke, cancer or chronic lung problems. Spirit and body work together. It does not matter what happened first: the mental tension or the physical component. Eventually it suffers a general span. Everything you do is accompanied by too much tension: breathing, moving or talking.

Breathing and relaxation therapy is not just for people who notice that they breathe 'wrong' or dysfunctional. Overvoltage plays a major role in headaches, fatigue, sleep problems, continuous tension, fears, but also problems with posture, breath, voice and movement.

AOT uses exercises, manual techniques and feedback through conversations and evaluation methods. This ultimately leads to a better understanding of yourself, the control over tensions and a better quality of life. On average 6 sessions are sufficient to be able to continue on your own.

AOT is a method that is solidly substantiated. Sessions are (partially) reimbursed by most health insurers.

The sessions last one hour and cost 70 euros.