- 21. Whiplash
- (Whiplash)
- ... benefit. However, chiropractic manipulation of the neck has been associated, in very rare instances, with potentially life-threatening injuries. Massage. Kneading the tight muscles in your neck ...
- 22. Heartburn
- (Heartburn)
- ... Hypnosis Listening to music Massage Relaxation techniques, such as guided imagery ...
- 23. Fibromyalgia
- (Fibromyalgia)
- ... in the brain and spinal cord. Some studies indicate that acupuncture helps relieve fibromyalgia symptoms, while others show no benefit. Massage therapy. This is one of the oldest methods of health care ...
- 24. Cancer
- (Cancer)
- ... found to be helpful for people with cancer include: Acupuncture Hypnosis Massage Meditation Relaxation techniques Yoga A cancer diagnosis can change your life forever. Each person ...
- 25. Back pain
- (Back pain)
- ... the skin at specific points on the body. Massage. If your back pain is caused by tense or overworked muscles, massage therapy may help loosen knotted muscles and promote relaxation. Mind-body techniques ...
- 26. Throat cancer
- (Throat cancer)
- ... include: Acupuncture Massage therapy Meditation Relaxation techniques Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. Throat cancer affects a part of your body that is vital to everyday ...
- 27. Myofascial pain syndrome
- (Myofascial pain syndrome)
- ... go away. Nearly everyone experiences muscle pain from time to time. But if your muscle pain persists despite rest, massage and similar self-care measures, make an appointment with your doctor. Sensitive ...
- 28. Multiple myeloma
- (Multiple myeloma)
- ... cancer and its symptoms. Massage therapy. Massage may reduce pain, stress and depression, help ease fatigue and anxiety, and reduce nausea related to cancer and its treatments. Acupuncture. Studies ...
- 29. Multiple sclerosis
- (Multiple sclerosis)
- ... such as yoga, tai chi, massage, meditation or deep breathing — or just listening to music — might help. As is true with other chronic diseases, living with multiple sclerosis can place you on a ...
- 30. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... is safe when it's done by a certified practitioner, but check with your doctor first to be sure it's OK for you. Ask your doctor to recommend a practitioner in your community. Massage therapy. During ...
- 31. Migraine
- (Migraine)
- ... control certain physical responses related to stress, such as muscle tension. Manual therapy. Massage and chiropractic treatments may help reduce the frequency of migraines. And it can improve the ...
- 32. Meningioma
- (Meningioma)
- ... stress of having a meningioma. Alternative medicine therapies that may be helpful include: Acupuncture Hypnosis Massage Meditation Music therapy Relaxation exercises Discuss options ...
- 33. Atypical depression
- (Atypical depression)
- ... techniques that may be helpful for depression include: Acupuncture Yoga Meditation Guided imagery Massage therapy As with dietary supplements, take care in using these techniques. Although ...
- 34. Asperger's syndrome
- (Asperger's syndrome)
- ... but lack objective evidence to support their use include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, immune therapies, antibiotics, antifungal drugs, chiropractic manipulations, massage and craniosacral massage, and transcranial ...
- 35. Bipolar disorder
- (Bipolar disorder)
- ... may help ease depression and mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It also has a number of other health benefits. Massage therapy. Massage may also help relieve anxiety and stress, which ...
- 36. Male infertility
- (Male infertility)
- ... and massage therapy. Consider going to counseling. Counseling such as cognitive behavioral therapy, which uses methods that include relaxation training and stress management, has been associated ...
- 37. Anorgasmia in women
- (Anorgasmia in women)
- ... clitoris and surrounding tissue. The following products may benefit some women with anorgasmia: Zestra. This botanical massage oil helps warm the clitoris and may increase sexual arousal and orgasm. ...
- 38. Anorexia nervosa
- (Anorexia nervosa)
- ... Acupuncture Massage Yoga Meditation You may find it difficult to cope with anorexia when you're hit with mixed messages by the media, culture, and perhaps your own family or friends. You ...
- 39. Depression
- (Depression)
- ... must be in harmony for you to stay healthy. Mind-body techniques that may be tried to ease depression symptoms include: Acupuncture Yoga Meditation Guided imagery Massage therapy As with ...
- 40. Sickle cell anemia
- (Sickle cell anemia)
- ... work for different people, but it might be worth trying heating pads, hot baths, massages or physical therapy. Learn enough about sickle cell anemia to make decisions about care. If you have a child ...