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Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.When excessive force is applied to a joint, the ligaments that hold the bones togeths....
Sweet clover contains coumarin and flavones, which increase blood coagulation time slightly, and help prevent leakage from tiny blood vessels in the body, which promotes free movement of the blood, prevent bruises and help relieve pain from sprains, strains, and other external trauma. The herb is sometimes recommended for thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. It has been used externally as a poultice for sore breasts and as a wash to strengthen the eyes. Sweet Clover has a taste of SWEET, AROM
Chronic pain can be caused by many conditions that create uneven stress on the fascia, or the thin, strong connective tissue that covers muscles and bones and surrounds internal organs. Through myofascial release treatments, the fascia can be rebalanced to ease your chronic pain.
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment. Massage is an effective, noninvasive therapy that can provide relief from muscle tension, reduce pain, and relieve stress.
Arnica is mostly used for external purposes in the form of oil or diluted tincture (although it is used internally in homeopathic form) for bruises, muscle or tendon strains or sprains, and stubborn inflammation when the skin is not broken. The highly diluted tincture is also used as a gargle for sore throats. The homeopathic tablets are taken for shock or trauma to body tissues or after an accident. Further cautions: many people will develop irritation and inflammation using arnica on open wou
Witch hazel has a beneficial effect on circulation and the venous system. As a tincture taken internally, it was considered highly effective by the Eclectics to strengthen the veins in cases of hemorrhoids or varicose veins. It is primarily used externally as a liniment or in creams for varicose veins and hemorrhoids, as well as for bruises, burns, and sprains. As an astringent, witch hazel is also used internally and externally for bleeding. It is effective for stopping bleeding, such as pa
Horse chestnut has been shown to have a tonifying effect on the venous system and is used both internally and externally for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and phlebitis. It increases blood circulation, reducing fragility and leakage from tiny vessels, and can be used long-term for leg cramps which occur at night. Recently, extracts from horse chestnut, called aescin, have been added to creams and other preparations used externally for sports injuries such as sprains and strains, bruises, and ve
Myofascial release is a form of bodywork that provides a way to reduce the muscular tension that is a root cause of chronic headaches and prevent headaches from reoccurring.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints heard by doctors today. The good news is that regular massage treatments can help you manage your back pain and lead a healthier life.
Chiropractic can be the answer for patients seeking relief after enduring injuries, and it has been successfully employed as a treatment for a variety physical injuries. In fact, physical injury is one of the most common reasons people consult chiropractors.
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint—second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their family doctor. It may be a limited musculoskeletal symptom or caused by a van....
Approximately 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives, and it is one of the most typical reasons to visit a physician or miss a day of work. Keeping your body healthy with Pilates can prevent back pain and help you feel stronger year after year.
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a form of bodywork that produces a deep healing effect upon the body tissues, eliminates pain, and restores motion. It has been proven to alleviate pain throughout the body, including the neck.
Arnica (), known also as leopards-bane, wolfsbane, and European arnica, is a member of the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. This attractive herb is native to the mountains of Siberia and central Europg ...
Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and e....
Ginger is one of the most popular herbs used world-wide. It is a warming herb used to support digestion, relieve nausea (from motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy, etc.), and stimulate circulation. It is useful taken in the early stages of a cold or flu to shorten unpleasant symptoms, to induce sweating, and help the body eliminate the pathogens and waste products. Ginger has long been used to alleviate coughing, painful digestion, colic, and diarrhea. Women take ginger tea for su
Resembling a gigantic weed, lemongrass is an aromatic tropical plant with long, slender blades that can grow to a height of 5 ft (1.5 m). Believed to have a wide range of therapeutic effects, the heror...
Russian massage is a system of therapeutic and sports massage developed in the former Soviet Union. It uses a variety of manipulations of the body's soft tissues to achieve benefits, includings....
A system of deep-tissue massage called Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, has the ability to dramatically alter a person’s posture and structure, helping to alleviate back pain.
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a whole body, hands-on approach to treatment that produces a profound healing effect upon the body tissues, eliminates pain, and restores motion. It has been proven to alleviate pain throughout the body, including the back.