Complementary And Alternative Therapies Consult a competent specialist in each treatment modality for individual assessment or additional information. Acupuncture is a core therapy of Chinese medicine and one of the oldest known techniques of healing. The acupuncturist stimulates particular acupoints corresponding to the affected nerves by inserting fine needles under the skin. Alexander Technique is a body-oriented therapy focused on improving posture and movement in order to reduce stress and strain on the body. Identifying and adjusting incorrect patterns of muscle use and posture can reduce the pain of neuralgia for some patients.
Chiropractic science focuses on the relationship between the spinal column and the nervous system.
Practitioners use their hands to manipulate and re-align the spine, as well as bones, muscles and joints, in order to restore the normal function of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Feldenkrais Method is a postural reeducation therapy designed to improve posture, movement, flexibility and breathing. Practitioners seek to enhance physical and mental health by identifying and reprogramming improper movement patterns. Herbal Medicine offers a variety of remedies to reduce the pain of neuralgia. Cremes containing capsaicin relieve the postherpetic lingering pain that may continue after the shingles lesions are healed.