Copyright 2005 Anne WolskiTherapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a
disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of
the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. Some of
these techniques include:
Acupuncture Massage Physiotherapy Chiropractics Myopractics
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used
medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more
than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture began to become better
known in the United States in 1971, when New York Times
reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors in China used
needles to ease his pain after surgery. The term
acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving
stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety
of techniques. American practices of acupuncture
incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea,
and other countries. The acupuncture technique that has
been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the
skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are
manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
Massage Massage is now one of the most popular forms of
alternative therapy, whether it's for stress relief,
muscular therapy or even emotional healing. But with so
many different types of massage available, it can be hard
to know what's right for you? The most basic form of
massage is Swedish. The gentle soothing stimulation of the
soft tissue and muscles is a wonderful means of calming
nerves and improving overall circulation.
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a science-based healthcare
profession which views movement as central to health and
well being. Core skills used by physiotherapists include
manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of
electrophysical modalities. Physiotherapists believe it is
of crucial importance to take note of psychological,
cultural and social factors which influence their clients.
They try and bring the patients into an active role to help
make the best of independence and function.
Chiropractics Chiropractics is based on the scientific fact
that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism.
These important functions are controlled by the brain,
spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. The skull
protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving
bones of the spine protect the vulnerable communication
pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots. If the nervous
system is impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissue
and organs throughout the body. Chiropractic is the science
of locating offending spinal structures, the art of
reducing their impact to the nervous system, and a
philosophy of natural health care based on your inborn
potential to be healthy.
Myopractics As an advanced form of bodywork, Myopractic
integrates together the soft tissues and skeleton to
achieve deep relaxation and relieve chronic pain. Based on
the same system of training as that in the Bowen Technique,
Myopractic employs postural assessment as a guide to its
treatment plan for clients aiming to restore the body's
structural integrity back towards its ideal state.
Myopractic shows that where there is a bone or joint
misalignment, then there is a muscle that is responsible.
Once the muscle disorder is corrected, the skeleton will
respond correcting the misalignment.
Effective pain management is an increasingly diverse field
and manipulative therapies are only one field to consider.
Pain management is a matter of personal choice and a case
of finding what works well for your individual needs.
Effective management of pain can often make the difference
between living a life governed by debilitating pain and
leading a relatively normal life.
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Anne Wolski has worked within the health and welfare
industry for more than 30 years. Go to
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