Breathe Easy: The Healing Power of Chest Physiotherapy

Struggling to catch your breath can be more than just exhausting. It can be a serious, life-altering issue that leaves you feeling helpless and drained. At Back in Motion Health, we understand how overwhelming respiratory issues can be, turning breathing, something most of us take for granted, into a daily challenge that affects every part of your life. That is why we are here to help you find relief and rediscover the ease of breath through chest physiotherapy, a hands-on treatment designed to support and strengthen your lungs when they need it most. Let us help you take control of your breathing and improve your quality of life.

What is Chest Physiotherapy?

Chest physiotherapy is more than just a fancy medical jargon. It is a gentle and practical approach to help clear your lungs, improve your breathing, and make your respiratory system function better. You may think of it as a spa day but for your lungs! Our physiotherapists work closely with you and use hands-on techniques to loosen stubborn mucus, improve airflow, and help you rediscover the ease of breath. Our trained physiotherapists use a range of gentle techniques that help strengthen those overworked respiratory muscles.

Who Can Benefit from Chest Physiotherapy?

Chest physiotherapy is not only for people with severe lung conditions. It is for anyone who is struggling to breathe freely. This therapy could be exactly what your lungs need to get back on track if you are currently recovering from surgery or dealing with an ongoing condition like:

• COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Cystic fibrosis
• Chronic bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Asthma

Or perhaps you have been dealing with respiratory infections or stubborn coughing that won’t leave you alone. Chest physiotherapy can help clear your airways, improve lung function, and make you breathe again.

What Happens in Chest Physiotherapy?

You can consider our physiotherapists as your lung trainer. They are highly trained in respiratory care, take the time to understand what your body needs, and will develop a personalized treatment plan. During a chest physiotherapy session, you might experience:

• Percussion: Gentle tapping on your chest to help loosen mucus and clear the airways.
• Postural drainage: Strategic body positioning that allows mucus to flow out easily.
• Breathing exercises: Techniques to improve lung capacity and strengthen the muscles that support breathing.
• Education: We also teach you how to manage your condition at home and prevent issues from coming back.

The goal is to alleviate your symptoms today and empower you to take charge of your lung health in the long run. In addition to chest physiotherapy, we offer personalized recovery and well-being care, including acupuncture, sports rehab, hand therapy, dizziness treatment, and shockwave therapy. Don’t wait because your health can’t afford it. 

Let Us Help You Breathe Easier

At Back in Motion Health, we know how discouraging it can be when every breath feels like a battle, draining your energy and spirit. But ignoring it only makes things worse. Don’t let breathing difficulties take control of your life any longer. There is hope, and we’re here to help. Exhale your worries and book an appointment with us today before it gets any more challenging. Let’s work together to restore your breathing and improve your overall lung health because life’s too short to be short of breath! Visit us at one of our physiotherapy clinics serving Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey, Richmond and Abbotsford.

Paramjot Dhillon obtained Master in Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) from Punjabi University, India in 2009. She has over 11 years of experience in clinical settings and teaching.

Paramjot has worked as an Associate Professor in Christian Medical College and Hospital, India. She has 9 research articles published in the reputed journals.

Book online with Paramjot in Coquitlam.