This client came in looking for some help for chronic rheumatoid arthritis pain. She shares her thoughts after experiencing The Feldenkrais Method®:
“I have rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic case. I’ve had it now for about 12 years. It was extremely bad in the beginning. So I’ve had physio, acupuncture, reiki, reflexology, hypnosis, aqua therapy, done a little bit of that.
When I first came to see Fariya, I walked very hunched over and very shoulders up to here and such. I didn’t know how to relax. The Feldenkrais has taught me how to let it go and rethink how I’m going to move and you’re not in as much pain.
I had never heard of Feldenkrais before. And I thought, massage sounds good, she’s registered, let’s try it. And I was hooked. And within a short amount of time, all the pain in my hips was gone. So I said, this is it. This is what I need to be able to manage the chronic pain. I’m not in tears all the time like I was before. Like every movement was so painful it felt like a hot knife in all my joints. And that’s the rheumatoid arthritis.
But this calms everything down and allows me to just move efficiently. I’m so happy to have met her and found this because it has enabled me to live my life easier. And I can’t ask for anything more.” – Patte
Many people learn to help reduce their arthritis pain by improving their posture and movement dynamics through The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education. Also many arthritis sufferers use natural remedies such as turmeric to reduce inflammation.
Niagara residents looking for help with arthritis pain can book an appointment with Fariya Doctor. If you are outside of the Niagara area you can search for a practitioner.