Chronic Pain WikiThis page is to share ideas and resources on Alternative Therapies. Please add your own suggestions and resources by editing the page.
General Alternative Medicine Links
Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles, (sometimes in conjunction with electrical stimulus), on the body's surface, in order to influence physiological functioning of the body.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.
Art/Music
Biofeedback
Biofeedback uses your mind to control your body.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.
Massage
- Information for Consumers from the American Massage Therapy Association. Topics include
* What you need to know before visiting a massage therapist * How to find a massage therapist * How to get the most from therapy * Explainations of creditentials used in the profession
and many more.
There are different types of massage therapies used for chronic pain.
- Swedish Massage is the most common form of massage therapy in the US.
- Neuromuscular massage therapy. Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm.
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Reflexology is a form of bodywork that focuses primarily on the feet.
TENS
- TENS is short for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.