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level: Manipulative Body Based Practices

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focus primarily on the tissues, bones, circulatory and lymphatic systems. involve the movements of one or more parts of the body as a means of healing and achieving health.Manipulative & Body-based Practices
Manipulative & Body-based practices includes:1 Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation 2 Massage 3 Reflexology 4 Acupuncture 5 Rolfing 6 Alexander technique 7 Craniosacral therapy
Manipulative medicine - Categories1 Spinal Manipulation 2 Massage therapy
Practiced by health care professionals applies controlled force on the spine's joints with a device/practitioner's handsSpinal Manipulation Goal: Relieve pain & improve physical function
Has many techniques used by practitioners such as rubbing & pressing A treatment in which the soft tissues of the body are kneaded, rubbed, tapped, and stroked.Massage therapy Goal: relieve pain, ease injuries, reduce stress/ increase relaxation, aid anxiety/depression, aid general wellbeing
Involves the insertion of thin needles in certain specific points of your body, through the skin. Commonly used to treat pain & stress management in traditional Chinese medicine -- believed to balance the flow of "chi" in the bodyACUPUNCTURE
Effectiveness of Acupuncture1 Can actually help manage certain pain conditions 2 Works when people expect it to work
Safety of Acupuncture1 Not for pregnant women 2 Not for people who have pacemaker 3 Not for people who have a bleeding disorder 4 Safe when performed by an experienced practitioner with sterile needles
Effectiveness of Massage Therapy1 Reducing stress and increasing relaxation 2 Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension 3 Improving circulation, energy and alertness. 4 Lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Safety of Massage Therapy1 Massage therapy may help relieve specific painful symptoms or reduce stress and anxiety. 2 More frequent massages for pain relief, or you may find that less frequent but regularly scheduled massages for your emotional well- being are useful.
A type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet (and possibly on your hands or ears as well) to help you feel better.REFLEXOLOGY
Effectiveness of Reflexologyreduce stress and anxiety reduce pain lift mood improve general well-being ease arthritis pain
Safety of Reflexology1 Reflexology is a safe, natural treatment. There are no chemicals or drugs used in the process. 2 The reflexology treatments also open up neural pathways and improve circulation.
A type of deep tissue manipulation aiming to treat certain medical conditions and relieve tension. Also known as 'Structural Integration' . This process could correct misalignments in the connective tissues/fascia , which is believed to cause the discomforts in our body.ROLFLING
1 Effectiveness of Rolfling 2 Safety of Rolfling1 According to research done at UCLA, Rolfing results in more economical and refined movement patterns, a body that can conserve energy, and a more effective utilization of the muscles. 2 -Rolfing has similarities with massage, which is generally safe. -It create long-term change in your structure,
is a procedure in which trained specialists (chiropractors) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal jointChiropractic adjustment
is a method of diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries.Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT)
Effectiveness and Safety of Spinal, Chiropractic & Osteopathic manipulation1 Evidence of moderate quality suggests that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has similar effects to those of recommended therapies in the treatment of chronic low back pain in people, including short-, intermediate-, and long-term pain reduction as well as functional improvement. 2 There are several benefits of a chiropractic adjustment including: Helps minimize migraines and neck-related headaches. Improves your posture. Reduces pain and improves range of motion of your spine and other joints. 3 It works well to relieve low back discomfort. Although modest side effects like mild to severe discomfort or pain in the treatment area are possible, osteopathy is generally regarded as a safe treatment. headache. fatigue.
The philosophy of ‘good use’ means using and moving the body lightly, with a minimum of interference in the interrelationship of neck, head and back. This is a process of re-education, not a ‘quick fix’ solution. Over time, you will find that you function better in almost every way.Alexander Technique
A gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others. It uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system.Craniosacral Therapy