Pain Free Posture MN and Pilates Integration Mind. Body. Spirit. have recently partnered with two Mesothelioma support programs, Mesothelioma Prognosis and Mesothlelioma Lung Cancer
While Pilates’ impact on physical and mental health is well known, Mesothelioma Prognosis now recognizes it's benefits in relieving symptoms from treatment of mesothelioma.
Pilates offers those who are diagnosed and undergoing mesothelioma treatments an increased quality of life, renewal of energy and even improved survival rates thanks to this practice.
Incorporating Pilates and/or The Egoscue Method into a mesothelioma treatment regimen, will include a treatment paln for pain and discomfort, and provides the added emotional relief needed during a stressful time.
Did you know that Pilates and Egoscue Method are excellent ways to rehabilitate, re-educate and balance the postural muscles affected by cancer treatments, tumor removals and reconstruction surgeries?
At Pain Free Posture MN and Pilates Integration we are fully committed to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of all women and men recovering from breast, lung and other cancers.
Thanks to early detection and advancements in cancer treatments, more people will out survive their cancer diagnosis and go on to live to out their natural life expectancy.
Despite this good news, cancer treatments take an enormous toll not only on the body, but in mind and spirit. An individual undergoing cancer treatment can expect the body to age a decade in just the span of one year. Side effects of treatments include weight gain, muscle atrophy and premature bone loss, combined with temporary immobilization from surgery leave survivors weakened and physically challenged even by normal day-to-day activities.
Both the Egoscue Method of Posture Alignment Therapy and STOTT PILATES® provide a biomechanical and functional restoration exercise regimen perfectly suited for all cancer survivors as they recover and work to rebuild their bodies from surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and adjuvant treatments.
For a cancer survivor who is re-building the foundation of physical strength—flexibility, endurance and self-esteem are priorities.
Exercise may be the last thing you feel like doing after a cancer diagnosis, surgery or treatment. You're exhausted, experiencing pain, swelling, and nausea. All you want to do is rest. In the past, that's exactly what doctors recommended. However, recent studies indicate a link between moderate physical exercise and improved quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
Deb Preachuk is highly trained to help restore the function, mobitility and stretngth to all areas areas affected by breast and other cancer surgeries and treatments. She can confidently design a specific exercsie program around your unique needs while recovering from cancer.
Sessions are modified to accommodate the entire spectrum of breast, lung and other cancer survivors. From those who have recently been diagnosed, undergone surgery, reconstruction and chemotherapy/radiation, to those who have long since recovered, sessions at Pain Free Posture MN and Pilates Integration are adaptable and appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.