Yonemoto Physical Therapy

There has been a change in recent years in how patients see illness, health and wellness.

 

In the past, physical therapy patients, in Alhambra and elsewhere, would visit a physical therapist for arthritis pain relief, sciatica, or lower back pain. They wanted a quick fix that did not require much work on their part and they were not much concerned with an overall wellness program.

Nowadays, however, patients also want to improve their health, boost their immune system and prevent further deterioration of their bodies. They are no longer satisfied to take medications to merely make them feel better. They are looking for a holistic approach, where they can actually improve their health to the point where they no longer need medications and are healthy enough to fight off future illnesses.

People these days do not seem to manage stress well. Relaxation techniques help calm the nervous system and stimulate the body’s healing capabilities into action. A simple way to activate self-healing is with deep diaphragmatic breathing - or by taking a pleasant walk around the neighborhood focusing on the flowers and trees and admiring them. When the body is relaxed, more oxygen can get to more parts of the body, thus increasing the body's nutrition supply. Something really simple which every body can easily do is to just sit down, take a few deep breaths and relax the body. Turn off the radio and TV and begin to notice the sounds, smells, sights and sensations.

Studies have shown that happier people are healthier. Norman Cousins cured himself from an incurable disease using laughter, while watching funny movies.

Most patients at Yonemoto Physical Therapy in Alhambra ( California ) know that diet, exercise and mental states affect health to a large degree. And they know that changing their lifestyles and habits can improve their health and wellness. They know that taking control of their habits now will help keep them out of the hospitals in the future. Most eat a healthy diet which includes fresh fruits and vegetables, and restrict red meat intake. Adding nutritional supplements and eating live food, can boost the immune system. Processed foods and depletion of minerals from the top soil make foods less nutritious than 50 years ago.

“Many patients show an interest in the benefits of exercise but this part is still difficult for them to do on a daily basis,” says Sheila Yonemoto. “Only after they have experienced injury, are they more likely to develop the exercise habit.“

State of the art techniques like Integrative Manual Therapy, practiced at Yonemoto Physical Therapy in Alhambra, is a wellness program which seeks out the causes of dysfunction on multiple levels.

Some osteopathic techniques and acupressure techniques help boost the immune system. One study done in showed definite improvement in the immune factors of the blood when stimulating a particular acupuncture point of the stomach meridian (energy channel). 

Qigong, also called (chi-gong) a Chinese energetic exercise can also bring about health and wellness. According to Chinese medical theory, certain energy manufacturing centers can be influenced using movements, which improve the body’s ability to defend itself against disease.

The Chinese system of Feng Shui attempts to maximize the environmental energies for best living conditions. This system takes into account the electromagnetic forces of nature, which make living possible. There are environmental factors which influence health and wellness, such as electromagnetic fields, chemical exposure and weather. Exposure to strong electromagnetic fields (such as microwave, high tension power lines and computer monitors/TVs) has been linked to health problems. Chemical exposure from everyday household cleaning products can also have detrimental effects.

Taking care of ones' self to allow the body to engage in self healing can take time and effort but is well worth it when it prevents illness and unnecessary visits to the hospital.

Sheila Yonemoto a Physical Therapist in Alhambra, not far from Huntington Gardens and near East Los Angeles , specializes in western & eastern pain relief techniques. Her interest in natural solutions puts her in the vanguard, finding new ways to help her patients boost the immune system and find health and wellness

Sheila Yonemoto, P.T.
Yonemoto Physical Therapy

55 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 100
Alhambra, CA

9180

9180

 

9180  

626-576-0591
626-576-5890 (fax)

Links:

http://www.yonemoto.com/

http://www.yonemoto.com/programs/IMT.htm

http://www.yonemoto.com/programs/chi-gong.htm

http://www.yonemoto.com/aboutus/virtualtours.htm

 

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