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Alternative Health Therapy Options To Recovery

By Veronica Tripplethorn

If therapeutic exercise and physical therapy services aren’t giving you the results you’d hoped for, then alternative health therapy may be worth trying. Activities such as Tai Chi, massage, yoga, and reflexology have been shown to be a very effective means of pain relief for some patients.

While many people in the medical profession write off these therapies as "quackery," the increasing number of people seeking alternative therapy gives validation to these practices.

Yoga is one of the hottest fitness trends everywhere. It is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, mind and spirit. Physicians in the U.S. and abroad are studying the potential health benefits of yoga and results suggest that a regular regimen that consists of a variety of postures, deep breathing and meditation exercises can offer relief for patients suffering from asthma, chronic back pain, arthritis and obsessive compulsive disorder, among other problems.

Increase Flexibility, Range Of Motion And Strength

As part of a physical therapy aide program, this alternative health therapy can increase flexibility, range of motion, strength, and help you lose weight. However, be sure that you consult your physician to review your options, before you begin an exercise program.

Acupuncture has gained great popularity in the past decade for everything from quitting smoking and losing weight to the treatment of depression. This Asian, alternative therapy focuses on the interaction of all bodily systems to restore the well being of the whole person.

Physical Benefits Of Acupuncture

Some of the physical benefits of acupuncture include pain relief for injuries like a back problem or strained muscles, faster recovery from injuries, stress relief, more restful sleep, strengthened immune function and improved circulation. With certain health conditions, acupuncture can be so effective that the person can reduce or eliminate the need for prescription medications and/or surgery.

Acupuncture involves positioning long, thin needles on various points on the body. There are different techniques to the insertion of the needles, including care for the angles at which they are inserted, different types of needles (there are nine, but most practitioners only use six types of the needles), and various ways to twirl or vibrate the needles.

The needles are placed on the body depending upon the ailment of the patient. Acupuncture practitioners believe that the body has different energy channels that help in the efficient and proper functioning of the body. Precise placement of the needles draws energy to the needed areas and makes way for positive energy flow. This is what adherents profess gives the health benefits.

Magnet Therapy Is Gaining Momentum

Magnet therapy is the latest alternative therapy that is gaining momentum. You may even have seen magnetic bracelets in your doctor’s office or in drug stores. Magnetic therapy operates on the knowledge that the human body is controlled by magnetic fields and charged ions and benefits from its balance. When an area of the body is injured, positive ions flood the area, causing pain and swelling.

Magnetic therapy causes the positive ions to flee the affected area, allowing the body to return to its normal negative state. Clinical studies show magnet therapy to be an effective treatment for back pain, insomnia, high cholesterol and blood pressure, and many other ailments. The therapy works by applying magnets to certain parts of the body, by magnetic field-generating machines, or by magnetic mattresses or blankets.

Magnet therapy has been used to treat arthritis, cancer, circulatory disorders, fibromyalgia, inflammation, insomnia, muscle pain and rheumatoid arthritis. According to practitioners, with proper application and instrumentation, magnetic therapy is between 80 and 90 percent effective.

Incorporating Yoga Into Physical Therapy Programs

Many physical therapy clinics believe so greatly in the effectiveness of alternative therapy that they will incorporate yoga into the physical therapy program of a suitable patient. Alternative health therapy truly is a viable option for people who are not getting adequate relief from traditional medical treatment.

If you want to try alternative therapy, then do your research, consult your doctor, and make sure that you receive training and/or supervision and treatment from someone who is experienced and qualified to administer the treatment. If you take the proper precautions, holistic treatment can be a wonderful addition to your health care regime.

This Article was about Alternative Health Therapy.

Please Note: All information given on this site is for general information purposes and is not to replace any medical opinion or medical diagnosis given by a qualified medical doctor, a dietitian/nutritional expert or any other medical expert, as individual circumstances may vary. Please see your medical doctor, before any action is taken to alleviate symptoms.

About the Author:
Veronica Tripplethorn is an author of health, nutrition, dieting and weight loss articles including Massage Therapy, Massages, Aromatherapy Massage, Hollywood 48-Hour Miracle Diet.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles coming soon.

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