Alternative Medicine

What is Alternative Medicine Approaches to diagnosing and treating that is different than standard medicine.

Types Chiropractor Massage therapy Acupuncture Herbal Medicine

Chiropractor Treats clients without drugs or surgery Uses manual adjustments and physical exercises Treatment is focused on the spine

Adjustments Treatment to realign the vertebrae when there is subluxation (out of place) May hear “popping sound” Goal is to restore function of spinal nerves

Why see a chiropractor? Back, arm, neck, shoulder, or leg pain Frequent headaches Sports or work injuries

Chiropractor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HezEElm zokY

Massage Therapy Uses pressure, kneading, vibration, and tapping to positively affect health Helps client relax and reduce stress Helps relax muscles Work in spas, offices, or clients homes

Other benefits Improves concentration Promotes sleep Relaxes mind Releases tension Boosts immune function

Types of Massage Therapy

Swedish Massage Best known-used on soft tissues of body Stimulates circulation and lymph flow Utilizes 5 basic strokes: kneading, rolling, vibration, percussion, and tapping Oil is used to reduce friction

Neuromuscular Massage Applied to specific muscles

Shiatsu and acupressure Finger pressure is used Balances energy flow Generally done on mat in floor

Reiki Use visualization and touch to balance energy flow. Brings healing energy to specific organs and glands Promotes emotional and physical healing

Acupuncture Brings two opposite forces of yin and yang together in harmony Used for pain management

Acupuncture Inserts thin, hollow needles under the skin (up to 1 inch) May twirl, raise, rotate, thrust, or vibrate the needles Usually lasts 20-60 minutes

Electro-acupuncture Used to relieve or prevent pain Very small amount electrical current applied thru needles Uses high frequency current which can block the pain

Moxibustion Applies heat to the points where needles are inserted

Acupuncture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC4l0Em NkyY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az9kfSB JeLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LbhOx QFruc

Acupressure No needles Points stimulated using instrument or finger pressure

Herbal Medicine Use leaves, flowers, berries, stems, and roots of herbs Used to prevent, relieve, or treat illnesses Prepare meds based on diagnosis No license or certification required

Herbal cont. Have powerful effects Must know correct type and amount needed for individual Side effects are possible Contraindicated in pregnancy

Alternative Medicine Project Typed or neatly written Title at top with your name and class period Describe the career History-who invented, when, where? How it is performed or given, job duties? What does it treat or what is it used for? Any side effects or contraindications? Education or certification required?