There are countless reasons why people use alternative treatments to enhance their health. For example, people with pain-causing conditions sometimes rely on alternative treatments to reduce their use of painkillers. Others use alternative treatments for help in managing conditions that are often difficult to treat, such as depression. In many cases, people add holistic treatments to their daily routine in order to improve their energy, promote sounder sleep, lift their mood, and alleviate everyday stress. Alternative treatments vary greatly in approach, from professionally administered therapies like chiropractic and massage to do-it-yourself techniques like meditation. Massage therapy is a non-invasive and gentle treatment that can have a powerful impact on your physical and mental wellbeing. Indeed, studies have determined that undergoing massage can help treat back pain, arthritis, tension headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, anxiety, depression, and a host of other health problems.

Julie Sagnes, RMT, ChiroFitWinnipeg.com