Treatment 2 – Functional Integration & Recovery Strategies

Session Goal: Connect anatomical understanding to functional recovery. Introduce the physiological and psychosocial influences on healing and create an action plan for maintaining readiness.

1. Review Key Anatomy Concepts

   • Quick Recap: Muscles + discs + nerves work together for stability and motion. Overload = inflammation + guarding. Massage and gentle movement can help calm the system.

     • Engagement Prompt:
        “Since our last session, have you noticed what increases or reduces your pain?”
       

2. Discuss Physiological Recovery Mechanisms

   • Inflammation gradually subsides; gentle motion improves circulation.

   • Massage supports blood flow and tissue recovery.

   • Neuromuscular retraining and exercise restores control and coordination.

   • Adequate hydration and rest support muscle and disc repair.

     • Suggested Therapist Script
       “By moving and hydrating, you feed nutrients to the healing tissues—massage helps that process happen faster.”