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Specific ailments that respond frequently to our therapies:

Muscle & ligament injuries

sprains
back pain
neck pain and stiffness
muscle cramping
sports injuries, whiplash
repetitive stress injuries
joint pain

Susceptibility to injurity is greatly increased when energy flow is impeded to a specific area of the body. Injuries due to accidents also may not heal quickly if the injured tissues are robbed of energy. Spasms and cramps are often due to prolonged stress caused by poor energy flow, particularly if the area is subjected to continuous demand. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an excellent example. If caught in its early stages, CPS is easily treated by a combination of therapy and adjustment to work routines.

Mood disorders, chronic fatigue

depression
anxiety
shyness
panic attacks
agoraphobia and other phobias
low energy
chronic fatigue

Most mood disorders that are NOT a result of immediate emotional trauma are either a result of, or can be affected by, the overall energy levels and flow of energy in the body. The mind and body connection can cause emotional disturbances any time a patient has a "feeling that all is not well" or simple feels tired and out-of-sorts for a prolonged period of time. This can affect behavior, lead to phobias and other disorders, and develop a pattern that cannot be easily broken unless proper energy balance and levels are restored.

Systemic disorders

difficult PMS
digestive disorders
gallstones, kidney stones
blood pressure abnormalities
chronic or debilitating headaches
allergies and asthma

Systemic disorders can be a result of an imbalance in hormones, enzymes, body humors, peristaltic or digestive actions, and organ disorders that result in stone formation, improper blood filtration, etc. It is important to consult your M.D. about these conditions before relying on Eastern therapies, as they may indicate acute conditions that require surgery or drug intervention. However, Eastern therapeutic techniques can bring amazing responses to these conditions in some cases where medicine is having little effect, particularly in recurrent and persistant conditions. In most cases, Eastern therapies can provide substantial assistance and relief as a supportive addition to a Western medical course of treatment.

General health conditions

It is difficult to specifically credit our therapies for some unusual remedies that have occurred, but our patients have reported that many health conditions have unexpectedly resolved themselves due to periodic treatment. This is most likely due to the overall improvement in energy flow and availability to the body of healing energy into systems or organs that were struggling before therapy, and later receive more healing force from within. In other words, the body is able to remedy long-standing conditions as sufficent healing resources are brought to bear throughout the body after energy realignment takes place. Conditions such as infertility, degenerative diseases, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., often are resolved or lesson in severity after treatment, although no specific claims of cures can be proven or should be expected. Supportive therapies do make the body more able to fight difficult health conditions, and often, some relief can be experienced.

   
 
Donald Cox, ABT Shiatsu for Healing 259 Mass Avenue Arlington, MA 02474
 
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