Digestive Ailments

Course overview

Discover ways to assist your clients in alleviating the discomfort of various digestive issues.Combining four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update E-newsletter, this brief program will provide insights into: The pathology of irritable bowel syndrome and simple methods of reducing symptoms. Relieving symptoms of heartburn through massage and the difference between heartburn symptoms and those of a heart attack. Common digestive ailment disorders and their symptoms as well as how massage therapy can be used to ease discomfort. The function of the triple burner meridian as well as its disharmonies. In the brief Digestive Ailments program we've combined four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update. These four articles include: Helping Clients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome - As both a healthcare practitioner and educator, learn how massage therapists can help offer symptom relief to clients with irritable bowel syndrome. How Massage Can Relieve Heartburn Symptoms - Approximately one-third of Americans have heartburn at least once a month, with 10 percent experiencing it daily. In addition to seeking a physician’s guidance, massage therapy can also help a person with this uncomfortable condition. Learn what massage modalities can assist individuals suffering from heartburn. The Symptoms, Causes and Remedies for Digestive Distress - Food goes in, waste comes out. The digestive tract, when it is working properly, serves us well. To operate at maximum efficiency it must also be treated kindly and with respect. An overtaxed and abused digestive system can result in a lot of discomfort, pain and serious illness. Learn about the symptoms of various digestive disorders, what can ease the discomfort - and massage therapy's role. The Triple Burner Meridian and Therapeutic Massage - While most meridians of Chinese Medicine are associated with a familiar organ, one stands out as the source of much mystery. Discover the keys to stimulating the triple burner meridian to ensure a therapeutic session.