Waiting for the body to send warning signals is a mistake, doctor says

Pain often arrives late. Dalia Vosylienė, a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor at Grand SPA Lietuva, says people frequently wait until back or joint pain, restricted movement or difficulty with daily tasks makes their problems impossible to ignore.

She says the body can signal overload much earlier through fatigue, insomnia, irritability, loss of appetite and other changes in wellbeing. A traumatic injury or physically demanding job is not necessary for someone to need help. Long hours sitting, a fixed posture, little physical activity, an intense work pace and continuing emotional tension can also take a toll.

“Usually, pain is the most extreme signal sent by our body,” Vosylienė says. She describes preventive rehabilitation as a way to support muscle function, reduce emotional strain and help people remain active, capable of working and feeling well for as long as possible.

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Usually, pain is the most extreme signal sent by our body.

The approach combines physical activity, emotional wellbeing and adequate rest. Vosylienė says people who visit a spa or health centre should not simply choose procedures from a list, even if they arrive mainly to relax. Cryotherapy, therapeutic mud, massages and mineral baths may be available, but a specialist should first assess what suits the individual.

“Living in the age of technology, we still have nothing that can replace human contact and conversation,” she says. Understanding when a person becomes tired, feels discomfort or finds it harder to concentrate can help specialists select appropriate rehabilitation measures. Kinesiotherapy remains important, even as rehabilitation centres add newer technologies.

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Living in the age of technology, we still have nothing that can replace human contact and conversation.