Category: Pregnancy

Manual therapies for migraine

J Headache Pain. 2011 Feb 5. [Epub ahead of print] Manual therapies for migraine: a systematic review. Chaibi A, Tuchin PJ, Russell MB. Head and Neck Research Group, Research Centre, Akershus University Hospital, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway, Abstract Migraine occurs in about 15% of the general population. Migraine is usually managed by medication, but some patients […]

Tuesday September 5th, 2023 in Exercise, Pregnancy, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Ortho-Bionomy, A Path to Self-Care

Ortho-Bionomy, A Path to Self-Care by Luann Overmyer Ortho-Bionomy is based on the premise that the body inherently knows how to heal and self-correct, given the opportunity. This user-friendly self-help guide by one of the pioneers of the approach presents positions, postures, and movements designed to release tension and ease pain. Not only are the […]

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Understanding Sports Massage

Understanding Sports Massage, Second Edition Understanding Sports Massage, provides readers with an understanding of the fundamental theory and practical basis for using sports massage to keep athletes in top shape, recover from injuries, and improve performance. Like the successful first edition, Understanding Sports Massage is ideal for sport professionals and students in sports massage training […]

Tuesday September 5th, 2023 in Menopause, Pregnancy, Uncategorized | No Comments »

The relationship between Myofascial release and autonomic nervous system

Osteopathic manipulative treatment and its relationship to autonomic nervous system activity as demonstrated by heart rate variability: a repeated measures study. Author(s): Henley, Charles E; Ivins, Douglas; Mills, Miriam; Wen, Frances K; Benjamin, Bruce A Source: Osteopath Med Prim Care  Volume: 2    Pages: 7  Published: 2008 BACKGROUND: The relationship between osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and […]

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Evidence on RSI ‘urgently needed’

Research into the causes and treatment of repetitive strain injury is urgently needed for the millions of sufferers worldwide, say experts. Decades after RSI was first reported, evidence is still lacking to guide diagnosis and care, The Lancet reports. Unless clear definitions and evidence of effective treatments are found, RSI will remain controversial, says Dutch […]

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