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  • October 4, 2010 at 9:51 am #73256
    Alternative therapy

    Hi there,

    Wasn’t sure which forum to post this topic in. I have Beckers and the other day I went to see a chiropractor and she suggested some accupuncture, soft tissue massage and an adjustment (not sure what she meant by that but sounds painful). I was just wondering if this is a good idea. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Steve.

    Stevem31
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    October 4, 2010 at 10:09 am #76959
    Re: Alternative therapy

    Thanks Steve. I’ve passed on your post to our Care and Support team. With the Tube strikes I’m not sure who is in the office today (working from home myself), but have asked them to respond as soon as possible. :)

    Please do feel free to say “hello” to the other members on the site, you might find others in a similar situation – I think there is quite a big thread about Beckers too. There are some genuine experts on here, myself not included :lol: .

    Sam

    mesamb
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    October 4, 2010 at 12:56 pm #76960
    Re: Alternative therapy

    Hi Steve
    The statement below has been taken from our Altenative Therapies fact sheet, I hope it helps.
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    Information Dept

    Acupuncture is the use of thin needles inserted into selected points on the skin to manipulate energy pathways to produce a therapeutic effect. There is no conclusive scientific evidence to support the concepts surrounding the treatment and claims that it helps to relieve symptoms associated with neuromuscular conditions. Some studies do suggest that acupuncture helps with pain relief even if only temporarily.

    It is vital that before embarking on using this type of therapy to ensure that the practitioner is well qualified. Acupuncture needles should not be used between patients to avoid the risk of infection and should be labelled ‘single use only’.

    A massage form of acupuncture called ‘shiatsu’ can also be employed to manipulate points on the body without the use of needles. Acupuncture is not likely to be harmful.

    Peterl
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    October 4, 2010 at 1:50 pm #76961
    Re: Alternative therapy

    Cheers Peter,

    Stevie, you can find all our publications on the site, they’re free to download,

    http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/how_we_help_you/publications

    mesamb
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    October 4, 2010 at 1:50 pm #76962
    Re: Alternative therapy

    Cheers Peter,

    Stevie, you can find all our publications on the site, they’re free to download,

    http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/how_we_help_you/publications

    mesamb
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