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6-01 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Manual Therapy, Reiki and Qigong Approaches for Pain.
There is evidence to suggest that Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophies may respond to manual therapy treatments focused on improving the immune system, the area of the thoracic [mid-back] spine and the autonomic nervous system. Manual Lymph Drainage, a gentle massage like technique that supports the lymphatic and immune system as well as Qigong, an energy and exercise program have also been shown to be useful in relieving the pain of RSD. ...........Buy This Issue Today
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