COURSE 

NU 643 ADVANCED PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Initial Posts

At this point: You should have chosen and posted your non-herbal complementary treatment topic.

For this discussion will complete the following in a one-page summary:

• Describe the complementary treatment.
• What is it?
• What are its proposed benefits?
• Are there any risks?
• Describe access to the treatment – where do you find it, what are its costs?
• Is there evidence for your treatment? Expert opinion? If so, what is it?
• Based on your findings would you recommend this treatment? If yes, do you have population-specific recommendations?
• Use proper citations with APA format.

SOLUTION  

I chose to address the complementary treatment attributes of massage therapy. Massage therapy involves soft tissue manipulation techniques proven to have benefits in stress reduction and fatigue reduction coupled with improved blood circulation. Some of the most common massage types include Swedish massage, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, reflexology, trigger point massage, and prenatal massage. The massage therapy techniques vary from stroking, tapping, and targeted pressure application, among other styles. Massage is also effective in pain alleviation and reducing the severity of symptoms …….please click the icon below to access entire solution $10