Scientific studies document the existence of energy fields within the body, as well as how their disruption by illness, disorder or injury, are altered. With clear language that makes understanding energy medicine simple for readers, this book helps readers comprehend its science as a potential form of healing therapy.
James Oschman has accomplished something truly revolutionary with this groundbreaking work by exploring traditional medical practices and alternative healing modalities such as acupuncture, Reiki and therapeutic touch. Through meticulous investigation of these healing techniques he provides scientific grounding for hands-on treatments like acupuncture, Reiki and therapeutic touch.
Weight-Training Injuries
Weight training is an effective and popular fitness routine for building strength; however, if not used appropriately or performed without prior conditioning to rigorous exercises it can also be dangerous. Misuse could result in injuries such as pain, swelling and reduced range of motion – symptoms which may not manifest immediately but will become increasingly noticeable as your injury heals.
Weight lifting injuries can affect any part of the body, but those most frequently affected are back, shoulder and knees. Commonly experienced injuries from weightlifting are muscle strains, bone fractures and herniated disks; children and adolescents using weights can also be at risk, though using proper conditioning techniques and injury prevention measures can significantly lower this number of injuries in this age group.
If a weight-training injury occurs, it’s crucial that medical attention be sought immediately. Depending on its severity, physical therapy or even surgery may be required – though most patients return to regular activity within months of being seen by a healthcare provider.
A strained quadriceps muscle is an often-experienced weight-training injury among individuals engaging in leg-centric exercises such as jump squats and box jumps. It typically results from engaging in high-impact exercises without sufficient rest between sessions, overtraining quads or employing improper form.
Lifting weights can injure the tendons and ligaments in your knee, including ACL tears, Patellar tendon tears or meniscus tears resulting in pain, swelling and difficulty moving your knee. Injuries to your shin bone, Achilles tendon or plantar fascia could also occur.
Herniated discs are serious injuries requiring medical care, often the result of incorrectly lifting heavy weights or suddenly increasing the frequency and amount of lifting over an extended period. Poor posture, dehydration and stress may also contribute to this injury; your physician can provide pain relievers and physical therapy sessions as a solution; in severe cases surgery may even be necessary to repair damaged ligaments and tendons.
Stress Management
Stress is a normal response to certain demands or events, but prolonged exposure to it can cause emotional and physical health issues. Luckily, there are ways to effectively manage it; techniques such as breathing exercises and relaxation therapy may help relieve acute as well as chronic forms of tension; while strategies that identify its sources and help combat them could prevent or alleviate symptoms altogether.
Stressful situations activate the body’s autonomic nervous system, triggering bodily functions like heart rate, breathing and vision changes as well as activating the fight-or-flight response that helps people respond to danger or perceived threats in an appropriate manner. Reactions may either be positive or negative depending on individual perception of each situation; experiences which could trigger stress include having a baby, going on vacation or receiving a promotion at work.
Stress symptoms may manifest physically, such as racing heartbeat and chest pain. Other symptoms are more mental or behavioral in nature, like anxiety or depression. Many people experience both types of stress simultaneously; doctors can assess one’s level of tension and suggest healthy solutions to reduce it.
Acute stress is short-term and dissipates quickly; for instance, before giving a presentation or getting into a fight with friends. Episodic acute stress occurs when people experience sudden feelings of unease every now and then; chronic stress has long-term ramifications on mood, sleep patterns and overall health – individuals experiencing this can find it challenging to complete daily tasks successfully.
Stress is part of life; we can all find ourselves stressed from time to time. Unfortunately, excessive levels can result in physical and psychological symptoms including high blood pressure, headaches, stomachaches, muscle tightness and chest pain that need treating either medically or through mental health services. Speaking to a doctor is one good way of finding relief; counselors or psychotherapists can teach various stress management strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy that help control reactions in stressful situations.
Pain Management
Pain management entails treating both the source of and symptoms associated with your discomfort. A pain doctor may prescribe medications or non-pharmacologic therapies like acupuncture and massage therapy to alleviate your suffering, as well as lifestyle modifications to enhance quality of life such as adding exercise into daily routine or changing diet; they may suggest keeping a pain diary to track when symptoms flare up as well as what improves or worsens them.
Pain management teams typically include doctors from multiple specialties, such as anesthesiology and neurology. Psychologists may be included to help patients cope with the emotional strain associated with managing pain. When you visit their clinic, your pain management physician will perform a full history and physical exam on you before reviewing all available information such as lab tests or imaging studies such as X-rays or CT scans; additionally they’ll discuss any other medical conditions you have or medications currently taken by you.
Your pain management strategy will vary depending on whether it is acute or chronic. Acute pain typically strikes suddenly and for short duration, such as after surgery or an injury; chronic pain occurs on an ongoing basis and ranges in intensity from mild to severe.
Before finding a treatment method that suits you, you will likely need to experiment with several approaches. Some of the more successful pain therapies include acupuncture, trigger point therapy and laser therapy; these treatments can reduce muscle spasms that lead to pain while interfering with exercise performance; laser therapy can also reduce inflammation while stimulating new tissue growth while increasing blood flow to an area.
Dr James Oschman is an internationally acclaimed scientist and author of energy medicine books. As one of the foremost authorities on hands-on healing practices, he has published in many leading scientific journals. In his book Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis”, Dr Oschman details all of the scientific principles underpinning alternative healing modalities allowing mainstream health and wellness systems to embrace them more fully.
