RSS

Tag Archives: PTSD

PTSD — Post-traumatic stress disorder

May 9, 2013

Comments Off on PTSD — Post-traumatic stress disorder

by Dr. Justin Petersen —  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following traumatic personal experiences or after witnessing a life-threatening event. Events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents or violent personal assaults like rape can induce PTSD. Simply put, PTSD creates a state in which memories […]

Continue reading...

Myofascial release for PTSD, anxiety and depression

February 26, 2012

Comments Off on Myofascial release for PTSD, anxiety and depression

by Maria Troia —  The John Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release (MFR) relies upon the notion of tissue memory. The fascia experiences and records stress and trauma over the course of a lifetime, often not becoming a problem for the individual until a critical mass is reached. Barnes describes this effect as “splat art.” It […]

Continue reading...

Are you experiencing the effects of PTSD?

February 24, 2012

Comments Off on Are you experiencing the effects of PTSD?

by Maria Troia —  You need not have directly experienced a traumatic event in order to exhibit signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it is more common for those who have suffered PTSD in the past to develop the condition more easily after hearing disturbing news, such as 9/11 and the January shootings in […]

Continue reading...
Web Analytics