Alternative therapy

Alternative therapy

Preventative and therapeutic health care practices, such as acupuncture, naturopathy, chiropractic, homeopathy and herbal medicine. Generally do not follow accepted medical methods. May not require medical explanations for their success or use.

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Alternative therapy > Osteopathy

effleurage

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Stroking movement used to move fluids.

fascial patterns

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Systems for classifying and recording the preferred directions of fascial motion throughout the body.

mesenteric release technique (mesenteric lift)

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Technique in which tension is taken off the attachment of the root of the mesentery to the posterior body wall. Simultaneously, the abdominal contents are compressed to enhance ...