Do exercise and recovery go hand-in-hand? In many ways, exercise is one of the tools you can use to build a healthy future during your drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Exercise is just one component of a much larger program, but it can be one of the most important investments you make. At Crestview Recovery, our team will work closely with you to ensure all of your needs are met.
What Are the Benefits of Exercise and Recovery Together?
If you are working on getting or staying sober, you need to utilize a wide range of tools that can support all of your needs. During detox, you’ve worked to stop the chemicals from damaging your body. During nutritional therapy, we work to improve the health of the cells. When it comes to exercise and recovery, the goals are far more reaching. Consider a few of the key benefits of exercising as a part of your recovery process.
Exercise Reduces Stress Hormones
Cortisol is a stress hormone. When you feel stress, your body releases it as a way to get the body ready to take some action against that stress. Yet, for many people, cortisol remains in the system long term, leading to numerous complications. Exercise burns cortisol that is in your bloodstream. That is why many people who go into a workout frustrated and stressed out are able to come out with a clearer head and less stress.
It Creates a Positive Feeling
Another benefit of working out that cortisol is that you will feel more confident. Do you feel confident, healthier, and stronger when you are working hard in the gym? Most people feel good about themselves and about life at that moment because of this type of intense workout. If you are feeling down and anxious during your recovery, exercise therapy can help to build up positive feelings to reduce those risks.
Exercise Heals the Body
Your body has gone through a great deal during your addiction. Your organs may not be working as well as they should. You may have instances of muscle mass loss. The key here is that exercise can help you to rebuild them. You do not have to invest in a lot of heavy weight lifting or intense aerobics to get these benefits. Rather, just going for a walk or swimming can help to encourage natural healing in your body.
It’s Occupying Your Mind and Body
When it comes to exercise and recovery, another key benefit comes from simply being able to occupy your time. That means you have a daily goal to achieve. You are spending time during each day meeting that goal. This not only helps to heal your body, but it helps you to feel as though you’ve accomplished something. It can also help to empower you to keep going on the right track.
What Else Is in Your Recovery Plan?
At Crestview Recovery, we’ll encourage you every step of the way to build holistically. Our team will work with you to create a plan to address many of your needs. Exercise is just one component of this. You will find that exercise can work well along with our other therapies, including:
- Individual counseling services
- Group therapy programs
- Life skills rehab
- Mindfulness meditation therapy
- 12 step recovery programs
Invest in Your Future with Our Team at Crestview Recovery
When it comes to exercise and recovery, your future is dependent on your ability to get the right type and amount of care. Our team will help you create a plan that ensures proper exercise methods are used to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. We encourage you to take the first step in calling Crestview Recovery. Our team is available at 866.262.0531 today.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
