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Body-based Therapies (Chiropractic, Massage, Reflexology)

Body-based therapies manipulate the body's structures — bones, joints and soft tissues — as well as body systems including circulation and the lymph system. Discuss topics on chiropractic, massage, and other body-based techniques within this forum.

Reflexology is a scam, why can’t everyone see that?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, guys. I am sick of hearing about this reflexology. Please, people, do you really believe that by squeezing and pressing some points on your feet, you can really heal someone from colon cancer or arthritis? Why can’t everyone see that this is scam and nothing more? Can someone back me up?

by User avatar justus171498348

Would chiropractic help with scoliosis?

Answered by a doctor

Hello! I have a ten years old son. Hi is very healthy child and he has been practicing karate for two years. All children from the club have regular medical check ups every six months. On his last check up his sport doctor said he should visit orthopedist since he has scoliosis. We did the X-ray of...

by User avatar shantee150653968

sports massage

Hi. I am a girl who is 16 years old and I am playing tennis. I am actually quite good at it, and I have won a few contests. I am thinking of going pro, and I like to know the details about everything. My mother took me to massager many times, but I would like to know, what is really the importance...

by User avatar charlotta46281

massage therapy

I have heard that massage therapy is effective in reducing the stress and I am curious now how it could be of help. I will be having my first massage therapy tomorrow and am without any info of what I should be wearing and am actually concerned about the possible bruises after massage therapy for I...

by User avatar crissie36704

Could chiropractic neck adjustment cause throat problems?

I have been having these neck problems for almost a year now. I was nothing much in a beginning, just a slight annoyance and it stayed like that until several weeks ago when it turned into a real pain. So, I have been thinking about chiropractic neck adjustment, can that cause throat problems?

by User avatar leisha35109

Reflexology as a diagnostic method now? Get real!

Answered by a doctor

I cannot believe what modern people do nowadays. Many of them refer to a reflexology as a diagnostic method now. I mean, get real! Even reflexologists cannot agree among them how this “discipline” works and what its mechanism of action is. I hope there is someone else that shares my...

by User avatar hurleigh651202918

Is Chiropractic a legitimate form of treatment?

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I have been thinking about the best way to deal with my neck problems. Doctors did not help me much, except for giving me the drugs to ease the pain. A friend of mine suggested me to go to a chiropractic practitioner. Is chiropractic a legitimate form of treatment? I would not want to worsen my...

by User avatar Guest

Can chiropractic cause nausea?

Answered by a doctor

My friend has just returned from his chiropractic neck session and he says that the neck is great, but that nausea came. It held him for couple of hours and then it was gone. Can chiropractic cause nausea? I am just so worried about him; I don’t want to see him suffer.

by User avatar theresina20753350

Is reflexology suitable for children with anxiety problems?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, there. My kid has some problem with anxiety. My friend recommends me and my husband to try with reflexology treatments. Supposedly reflexology treatments can help treat anxiety in children. I know that this method is great for reducing the stress, but is it really suitable for children with...

by User avatar adina114476791

What are your thoughts on chiropractics?

Who else here sees one. I do not see one regularly, maybe once a month or so when I feel I need to be straightened out. I will for the next two weeks to prep me for my half marry. Usually when my volume goes up I feel I need more straightening out. I have been going for a long time (8...

by User avatar copteacher