Persistent nonspecific low back pain (PNSLBP) is one of the most common chronic, recurrent, and disabling conditions that have been known to be resistant to treatment. In Korea, wet-cupping therapy is a common practice used for various pain conditions; this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness and safety of wet-cupping treatment for PNSLBP. Thirty-two participants were recruited, both males and females ranging in age from 20-60, and randomly assigned into two groups (21 in the wet-cupping group and 11 in the waiting-list group). Participants assigned to the treatment group received wet-cupping therapy 3 times a week for 2 weeks, focusing on trigger points in the lower back that had already been pre-identified as painful points
One branch of CAM is biofield therapies. Most biofield therapies share the same philosophy, but differ in respect of the hand positions adopted during the delivery process (Anderson & Taylor, 2012). In TT, the practitioner’s hands do not make actual physical contact with the patient.
“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” by Thomas A. Edison. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments on the spine which will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Chiropractic care began in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, claimed any and all diseases could be healed by nothing more than just his hands. Dr. Palmer examined a janitor who was deaf for 17 years after the janitor felt his back was out of place, so Dr. Palmer gave an adjustment to what was felt to be a misplaced vertebra in the upper back. The janitor then observed that his hearing improved thanks to Dr. Palmer. Chiropractors use manipulation to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by sitting without proper back support. Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually
Arthritis, muscle pain, low back pain, swelling or weakness- if you suffer under one on these conditions, doctors might recommend a treatment that you might not be familiar with- acupuncture.The ancient treatment used in China thousands of years ago involves thin, metal needles being placed in the patient’s skin. The human body is described as a composition of yin and yang, two fluids that balance each other out and are responsible for the body’s mental and physical health.If yin isn’t able to flow anymore, the human body is said to be imbalanced, mental and physical disease occur as a result. The Acupuncture needles are now supposed to help unblock the flow of yin and cure the conditions by connecting with special points selected from lines
“I’m calm, I’m swell, I’m not screaming, I’m resting” (Mueller). Around the turn of the 19th century, many patients were treated for depression and anxiety with Dr. Weir Mitchell’s “Rest Cure” which promoted weeks of bed rest, a fatty diet, and minimal amounts of interactions. An article by Julia Mueller published in 1936 by the Alumnae Association of the Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing exploits the issues of this practice as it contains the narrative of a Rest Cure patient who has undergone the treatment. An earlier and highly-regarded piece of literature known as “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman was published in The New England Magazine in 1892, and told the story of a woman experiencing
Schaller, K. J. (1996). Tai Chi Chih: an exercise option for older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 22, 12-16.
“Voodoo medicine” is a common healing practice in the country of Haiti, and is performed by a voodoo practitioner. Some people go to other folk healers. These include people such as a “docte fey” (leaf doctor), a fam saj” (lay midwife), a “docte zo” (bonesetter), or a “pikitrist” (injectionist). (Purnell and Paulanka, 2003)
The word “chiropractor” has two word origins, the Greek words cheir and praxis; meanwhile, cheir means “hand” and praxis means “practice.” Also, most of the work that chiropractors do is done by hand (Pike para. 5). In 2002, going to a chiropractor was found to be the most commonly used program for therapy. Seventy-four percent, about 4 million, of people that had back pain went to a chiropractor to get treated. Among that 74 percent of people, 66 percent of them stated that they got “a great benefit” (Pike para. 9). Many chiropractors work full time but 1 out of 3 chiropractors work part time. Chiropractors work whenever their patients need them, even on w...
Healing Hands Spa, consists of ten brick and mortar locations, in addition to an online store selling spa merchandise. Each location is comprised of a store manager, and 10-16 staff members, additionally there is a complete corporate staff, CEO, COO/CFO, operations manager, general manager, and coaching manager. The current gap in leadership, is a complete lack of cohesive management and customer service. Whereas, within each location the managers, operate the spa with their own expectations, rules, and customer services. As the spa expanded their locations, managers were left to determine their own leadership styles, this seemed to work temporarily. Notwithstanding, the complaints increased, while both employee satisfaction
+Pain - One study shows that home-based cupping is beneficial in treating neck pain.[2] Wet cupping reduced the intensity and frequency of migraines in a study conducted on 70 individuals.[3] Another study on dry cupping presents that it relieved symptoms of knee
Chronic lower back pain is a major health disorder in the world today (Mendelson, Selwood, Kranz, Loh, Kidson, Scott, 1983). It can cause many physical, mental, and emotional problems on the victim (Mendelson, Selwood, Kranz, Loh, Kidson, Scott, 1983). Many people find their work so unbearably painful that they often have to stay home. Others experience depression, inactivity, and social isolation (Kaplan, Sallis, Patterson). Treatments range from the conventional methods such as medication and surgery to the alternative or unconventional methods such as acupuncture. However, only a small percentage of low back pain patients have the type of condition for which surgery can be used so acupuncture is becoming more popular (Lehmann, Russell, Spratt, 1983).
Posture Correction – Poor posture is a major issue involved in back pain. Poor posture is also unattractive and unhealthy to the body. Good posture helps the body maintain balance and stay aligned. Inversion therapy helps to realign your spine so you can enjoy the health benefits of good
Aquatic Therapy refers to treatments and exercises performed in water for physical rehabilitation purposes. Aquatic therapy uses water as a therapeutic benefit for individuals. The water acts as a form of resistance and aids in improving ones function, flexibility, range of motion, strength, balance, aerobic capacity and endurance, gait and locomotion, and pain management. Due to the buoyancy of the water and its non-gravitational forces, aquatic therapy offers a form of exercise which does not put stress on an individual’s joints or spine. Rather, it serves as a relaxation technique (Webmd, 2014).
Step 4:Make sure the person holds the clothespin between their thumb and index finger and squeeze until the two ends meet.
Weiner, S.S. & Nordin, M. (2010). Prevention and management of chronic back pain. Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology, 24, 267-279. http://dx.doi:10.1016/j.berh.2009.12.001
Cupping has been used for thousands of years in China and around the world. Pharos (1555 BC) and ancient Greeks (415 BC) used cupping to eliminate foreign matter from the body, reduce pain, improve inflammation and regain appetite. Its early uses were primarily to discharge pus and blood in the treatment of furuncles and carbuncles. Then it was found to be effective in treating other diseases. (29)