You’re used to servicing your car annually. You have your regular dental check-ups scheduled. Maybe you have a yearly check-up with your GP. But perhaps you wait for pain to flare up before you head to an osteopath or physiotherapist for an appointment. Yet there are so many benefits of osteopathic maintenance treatments. Whether you are an athlete, office worker, parent of small children or are looking to take up a new physical challenge, booking in a body MOT is a good idea. Here’s why…
Why choose regular maintenance treatment?
Your body naturally stiffens up over time, especially if you work long hours at a desk or perform repetitive movements such as lifting or carrying. Regular maintenance treatment will help you avoid injury or niggling aches and pains that come about as a result of growing inflexibility. Tailored stretches and exercises can help you maintain strength and fluidity in your movements. This will help you take on fresh challenges and new adventures and live a full life.
A good investment in your health
You might be tempted to dismiss maintenance treatment when you’re not in pain. After all, why spend time and money on your body when you feel good? Yet osteopathic maintenance treatment is designed to help you prevent major health issues by catching them early – and avoiding more costly treatments at a later date.
5 benefits of a body MOT
We see so many benefits of regular maintenance treatments. Here are some of the most obvious advantages.
A regular MOT for your body
– Keeps the joints moving
– Maintains symmetrical movement of the body, helping to avoid one-sided joint stress
– Helps avoid injury when engaging in unexpected activity like a new sport, decorating, a long flight or intense gardening
– Allows your Osteopath to pick up any early problems and nip them in the bud
– Leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to go
The value of preventative care
We take an evidence-based approach to healthcare. As holistic practitioners, we also provide tailored care to suit your unique situation and needs and prefer not to wait until your body sends a red alert warning signal!
Here’s what one study quotes as the benefits of maintenance treatment for patients with lower back pain (LBP).
“Patients receiving MC (Maintenance Care) had flat pain trajectories around each new treatment period and reported fewer days with pain compared to patients receiving the control intervention {no MC}. The {MC group} reported fewer days with activity limiting pain within each new LBP episode as well as longer total pain-free periods between episodes with a difference of 9.8 weeks (CI 95% 3.3, 16.3) compared to the control group.”
In other words, regular maintenance treatment resulted in almost ten fewer painful weeks in a year compared to not receiving maintenance treatment.
Book your appointment now
The amount of time each person needs between MOTs differs between individuals. At Osteo and Physio, your Osteopath can advise what is best for you depending on your age, lifestyle and job. It couldn’t be easier to book your appointment with Osteo & Physio! Book a session via our app , website or call our friendly reception team on 0345 5577788.
