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The cause-consequence chain

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The cause-consequence chain describes a state of irritation of the tissues in the musculoskeletal system that is directly related to an injury and has an effect on surrounding structures (a kind of chain reaction).
A general distinction is made between ascending and descending chains. An ascending chain is often triggered by trauma to the lower extremities, such as supination trauma (twisting of the ankle). Thus, there is sometimes a link between an old foot injury and acute hip symptoms.

Accordingly, in sports medicine there are also descending cause-and-consequence chains, such as discomfort or dysfunction in the hip, which can lead to pain in the knee. These are usually triggered by a dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. This is followed by a protective posture with increased stress on the unaffected structures in order to minimize pain as well as further irritation of the affected structures.

Over a longer period of time, overload symptoms can occur, which are often characterized by local pain. However, these can also manifest globally in adjacent structures. This type of chain reaction can ensure that local therapeutic measures remain unsuccessful, as the actual cause of the pain present is often not included in the treatment planning.

It is therefore even the more important to include surrounding structures such as joints, muscles or ligaments in the initial examination as well as in the treatment and to structure the therapy holistically. Over the long term, better therapy goals can therefore be achieved and the quality of life sustainably improved.

If you have any questions about the cause-effect chain or would like to make an appointment for treatment, please feel free to call us!

Your Michael Boettcher

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Reflexive Performance Reset – not only for competitive athletes

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Reflexive Performance Reset, or RPR is more than just an ordinary therapy. It activates muscles that have a key function in our musculoskeletal system via certain reflex points. These key muscles give our body more support, bounce, energy and lead to more mobility in the long term. The Reflexive Performance Reset consists of different breathing exercises and the stimulation of certain nerves in the body, which help to increase the training success and prevent injuries.

When we are under constant stress and give our body little time to regenerate, it is inevitably put into stand-by mode. In this state, the body has little energy and performance is significantly reduced. Reflexive Performance Reset can help to bring the body back to its performance peak, reduce pain caused by compensating for poor posture, improve mobility and increase resistance to injury.

By activating specific reflex points that bring the body out of these damaging compensation patterns and targeted breathing exercises, the muscles can recover faster, you have more energy and are more resistant to stress. Whether you are a competitive athlete, an athlete or simply a sports enthusiast, the RPR concept is so simple and yet so promisingly designed that it can be implemented at any time. Just contact us!

Yours Michael Boettcher

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The power of breathing

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Many of our patients come to us with back pain. These often occur in the shoulder/neck area or the lower back. The pain is usually triggered by tension or blockages. As a result, they suffer from headaches, loss of concentration, lack of drive and general loss of performance.

In order to release tension and relieve pain, we use various practical healing methods in our practice. However, one important factor should not remain unrecognized: breathing. If breathing becomes overly superficial, the diaphragm remains inactive and the respiratory muscles are put under much greater pressure.

These muscles are basically the assistant to the diaphragm and consist, among others, of muscles in the front neck and chest area and the so-called back extensor muscle. The respiratory assist muscles perform the main part of the respiratory movement. Permanent strain on these muscle groups due to stress, poor posture or lack of movement causes them to tense up.

That is why we also focus on effective breathing when treating pain. Through focused breathing exercises we can reduce stress, encourage muscle regeneration and improve general mobility. In long-term this means more freedom of movement, calmness, quality of life and less pain. To learn more about the power of breathing, book an appointment with us.

Yours Michael Boettcher

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Respiration – more than just live support

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What is respiration?

Breathing is an important part of our body and our health. Air is sucked into the lungs through our nose or mouth, the lungs inflate and the air sacs expand. Once the lungs are full, the alveoli begin their actual work: the absorption of oxygen into the blood. This is controlled by our brain, or the so-called respiratory center. The carbon dioxide content of the blood plays a decisive role here. If this is too high and the oxygen content is comparatively low, the respiratory drive is triggered to bring fresh air into the body.

Why is breathing important?

Oxygen, which is brought into the body or rather the bloodstream via breathing, is not only important for the faultless functioning of our brain, it also has a great influence on organ function and the faultless functioning of cells. Correct and healthy breathing thus forms the basis for all other functions of the human body. Mechanical and nervous interactions between the movement of breathing and central body functions and organs of the human body have a direct influence on our health and well-being.

What can you do wrong with your breathing?

Shallow breathing, which is limited to the chest region, can lead to tension in the muscles that assist breathing. This tension in the chest region in turn leads to a flattening of the breathing and a consequent reduction in oxygen uptake. The consequences of shallow breathing include headaches, high blood pressure, fatigue and listlessness, tension, stress – but also panic attacks can be triggered by shallow breathing.

What are the long-term consequences of an incorrect breathing technique?

Stress induced by incorrect or shallow breathing has been shown to reduce the number of lymphocytes, which are essential for a functioning immune system. The body becomes more susceptible to disease, existing illnesses get worse and the healing process takes much longer. Another long-term consequence that should not be underestimated is pain caused by tension. These primarily occur in the shoulder and neck area or the head. However, shallow breathing can also have an effect on posture. Since the chest does not fully expand and the lungs do not expand, the shoulders are pulled forward and the upper back is curved.

Nasal breathing – the all-rounder

When breathing through the nose, the air is already filtered through the finest hairs and the mucous membranes when inhaled. It also enables a significantly deeper inhalation and thus contributes to a better development of the lower sections of the lungs. In addition, oxygen uptake is improved, which also benefits the cells and organs. The cells and organs are supplied with more oxygen and can perform their functions without restriction. The cells also benefit from a lower carbon dioxide content and are generally less exposed to stress. Another positive side effect of deeper breathing is relaxation. The muscles are supplied with more oxygen and do not overacidify as quickly. In addition, the parasympathetic nervous system, a part of the vegetative nervous system, which is primarily responsible for building and regenerating the tissue in our body, is activated. This results in a hormone release and the general well-being increases permanently.

In our practice for alternative medicine and physiotherapy, we offer various breathing exercises and therapy options so that you can breathe with lasting freedom.

Yours Robin Blau