Myokinetix’s primary goal is always to provide our patients with the best possible care. That’s why we offer various therapies that can benefit our patients’ recovery in ways that feel the best for them and work the best for their bodies. ACUPUNCTURE: THE PER TO YOUR PHYSICAL THER
These days, as taking care of our health becomes more important than ever, we hear a lot about our physical wellness and how to improve it using nutritious foods and exercise. YOUR INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS MATTERS! Challenge Yourself to Expand Your Mind
One therapy option we offer at Myokinetix is acupuncture, and our in-house acupuncturist Danny Burbano is absolutely incredible.
Acupuncture is when tiny needles, about the width of a hair, are inserted into specific points on the body to promote natural healing. By targeting these specific points, homeostasis is returned to the body, and doing so can reduce post-surgical recovery time by decreasing pain and inflammation and increasing blood flow. This is a great treatment for athletes experiencing pain from muscle tightness or swelling without any medications or side effects. It’s also an excellent treatment for anyone who experiences chronic pain because it stimulates both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. This allows your body to release natural endorphins that help reduce pain and inflammation at the injury site. CODY’S FUN FACT
But what about our intellectual wellness?
WHAT IS INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS? The University of New Hampshire defines intellectual wellness as “being open to new ideas, thinking critically, and finding ways to be creative.” Essentially, this means thinking about the world around you with an open mind and putting energy into what you’re thinking, not just allowing your brain to run idly. Signs of healthy intellectual wellness include: • Ability to see an issue from all sides • Purposeful exposure to ideas, beliefs, and people who differ from yourself • Awareness of your core values • Capacity to learn new things HOW TO FOSTER AND DEVELOP INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS Intellectual wellness differs from other types of well-being. You need to work hard and challenge yourself to stay intellectually healthy. If you’re looking to improve or nurture your intellectual wellness, here are three ways to do it. 1. Learn a new skill. One of the main components of intellectual wellness is working to acquire more knowledge. This doesn’t need to be physics or engineering but can be something as simple as cooking a new healthy recipe, learning to draw, or attempting a DIY home repair project. The important part is that mastering something new provides an information-based approach to the world around you. 2. Remove subjectivity. We view every situation with a pre-formed opinion or bias. The truth is our brains are wired this way to streamline thinking, but to be intellectually healthy, we must work hard to push past it. Remove subjectivity by learning a different way to perform a task or challenge yourself to understand (or simply read) the ideas of others. Be objective, even when you disagree with them. 3. Improve your critical thinking. Next time you’re engrossed in conversation, try being thoroughly engaged and think about what is being said. Ask questions to yourself and others, and hash out what you agree with and things you don’t. Work to keep your brain active in everything you do by finding a connection to everything around you.
Did you know? Dr. Nick can play the piano!
-Cody
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