Manipulative and Body Based Therapies

Under the umbrella of manipulative and body-based practices is a heterogeneous group of CAM interventions and therapies. These include chiropractic and osteopathic manipulationA type of manipulation practiced by osteopathic physicians. It is combined with physical therapy and instruction in proper posture., massagePressing, rubbing, and moving muscles and other soft tissues of the body, primarily by using the hands and fingers. The aim is to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the massaged area. therapy, Tui Na, reflexologyA practice in which pressure is applied to points on the foot and sometimes the hand with the intent to promote relaxation or healing in other parts of the body., rolfing, Bowen technique, Trager bodywork, Alexander technique, Feldenkrais method, and a host of others. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/manipulative/manipulative.htm