This is useful for some people with back pain, and sometimes appears to help with other disorders. There is no scientific reason for chiropractic adjustments to alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorders, but some people have reported symptom reduction. There could be something about chiropractic and the nervous system that's yet to be discovered. Most of them involve massaging, manipulating, or moving the muscles and body parts in specific ways. Similar to acupuncture, it employs firm or light pressure applied to specific sites on the body rather than needles.
Acupressure does have a track record in helping with chronic pain and some physical disorders.
Its efficacy for bipolar symptoms is unknown. It can promote relaxation, physical comfort, and body awareness. It may also help decrease sensory defensiveness. Its efficacy for other bipolar symptoms is unknown. The Feldenkrais Method .