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Hydrotherapy (water therapy) can be a wonderful addition to other forms of treatment, from the medical, to the chiropractic. It has many holistic benefits. What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy (which was also called hydropathy) encompasses a wide variety of therapies which are used in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and chiropractic care to utilize water for pain relief. … [Read more...]
Assistants in the medical field are an important part of the efficiency of a clinic. Assistants spend a great deal of their time with a patient and it is usually a better experience for the patient when the assistant is a friendly, patient and caring person who enjoys offering care to others. A chiropractor assistant, or CA, is someone who is employed by a chiropractic physician to assist them in … [Read more...]
Whiplash or WAD (Whiplash Associated Disorder) is a serious condition that can affect an individual’s activities of daily living and their overall quality of life. Most people associate whiplash with an automobile accident and that of course is the number one way to receive whiplash; however, whiplash (WAD) can also be from other accidents including: falls from ladders, roofs, horses, … [Read more...]
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a massage therapist? A Massage Therapist Degree has never been more rewarding or more in demand. People all around are unemployed, stressed to the max, and uncertain of their future. This is the time they need massage therapy the most. Massage promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, cellular healing, improves digestive function, decreases respiratory rate, and … [Read more...]
Do you suffer from a herniated disc? This is a common condition that can cause local inflammation, pain, motor, sensory, and reflex deficits. A herniated disc is described as the inner nucleus pulposus traveling beyond its normal barriers of the outer fibrotic ring. This may or may not apply pressure to surrounding nerve roots. This is why some individuals have undetected herniated discs … [Read more...]
Chiropractic is the practice of manipulation of the spine and extremities through the use of hands or instruments. A Chiropractor receives his/her doctorate degree after completion of a bachelor in science. They in total study for almost 8 years, take over 70 classes in the grad program, and complete 4,500 classroom hours. The areas of study include but are not limited to: anatomy, … [Read more...]
Who practices oriental massage? Well, everyone who is a massage therapist does! Oriental massage is the eastern ancient art of practicing massage therapy. Massage therapists employ the following techniques: Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Roulement, Trigger Point Release, muscle stripping, Cyriax friction, and hydrotherapy application. Some massage therapist’s further practice … [Read more...]
What to Expect Students aspiring to obtain a massage therapy degree should look over all of the prerequisites for the program. Massage therapy programs can be demanding because of the amount of classes and training required. Students will have to take various courses in anatomy, physiology, clinical analysis, movement therapies, spa and aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology, essential oils, … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
