Do you think you have burnout because you are exhausted and incapable of doing anything? Everything, but really everything, takes up too much energy? Do you have both mental and physical symptoms that have been bothering you for months? Then it is important to sound the alarm now and get adequate help to prevent worse. Did you know that with the help of physiotherapy you can master your physical burnout symptoms? Read more about it in this blog.
What causes burnout?
If you experience too much tension (stress) over a long period of time and you do not manage to deal with it properly, burnout is on the cards. Burnout occurs gradually, due to a long-term imbalance between load and load capacity.
Stressful situations occur in every life. But one stressful situation is not the other and one person is not the other. Now, there are some people who have a higher risk of burnout. It is often enthusiastic, caring, perfectionist people with a great sense of responsibility, who never say 'no', who get burnout. But in principle, anyone can become overworked or burnout. Of course, it also depends on what a person has to deal with. Sometimes there are simply too many stressful situations in succession over a long period of time.
What symptoms do you have when you suffer from burnout?
Burnout often involves three or more stress symptoms such as:
- physical fatigue: feeling exhausted
- mental fatigue: concentration and memory problems
- sleep problems
- irritability, a short fuse
- cannot stand crowds or noise
- cry easily
- mulling
- an agitated feeling
In addition, you may feel powerless and feel that you no longer have a grip on your life. You simply cannot manage to continue doing your daily activities properly.
You may also, in response to your mental symptoms, experience physical symptoms such as: headaches, muscle pain in neck, shoulders and back, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, upset stomach or abdominal pain.
Want to know for sure if you have burnout? Test yourself here.
How do you recover from burnout?
Recovery happens differently for everyone and at different rates, but in principle, everyone can recover well from burnout. Burnout usually involves a combination of factors and a deeper underlying cause. Always contact your GP. He or she can refer you to a psychologist or practice nurse if required. Through cognitive behavioural therapy, you can start to shift your thoughts and focus and learn to deal with tension differently. This will help you get to the root of the problem. For the treatment of your stress-related physical complaints, treatment at the physiotherapist may be a solution.
What can a physiotherapist do for burnout symptoms?
Physical complaints that can be caused by stress, such as fatigue, unexplained pain, dizziness, headaches, muscle and joint pain, tightness in the chest, palpitations or chest pressure, can reduce or pass with the help of physiotherapy. With burnout symptoms, your physiotherapist will focus on your physical well-being and fitness. It is often the case that you have been preying on your body for a long time. You have gone on too long with all the consequences. Besides (mental) rest, building up your physical fitness is conducive to your overall recovery. However, you need to do this at a pace that is suitable for you. A physiotherapist can guide you in this perfectly.
Before drawing up a treatment plan, we will first go over everything with you and discuss with you what will benefit you most. Each treatment is a tailor-made personalised plan.
Do you have any questions following this blog?
Do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to tell you more about what we can do for you in case of burnout. Call 085-5000333 or mail info@friskfysio.nl us or use the form on the website.
