P5 Unit 2 Health And Social Care Study
P5 – An explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of complementary therapies in maintaining health and well-being.
Acupuncture
Advantages
Acupuncture is used for a large range of conditions and some individuals combine acupuncture with their treatment. Acupuncture has a range of advantages and is usually treated for common conditions such as: • headache and migraine • chronic pain, including neck and back pain • joint pain • dental pain • post-operative pain • post-operative nausea and vomiting • allergies, including hay fever and eczema • fatigue • depression and anxiety • digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) • infertility and menstrual disorders …show more content…
The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. It can improve the success of other treatments for many conditions, including: • Phobias, fears, and anxiety • Sleep disorders • Depression • Stress • Post-trauma anxiety • Grief and loss
Disadvantages
Hypnotherapy is not a dangerous procedure. However, Hypnosis might not be appropriate for a person who has psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, or for someone who is using drugs or alcohol. It should be used for pain control only after a doctor has evaluated the person for any physical disorder that might require medical or surgical treatment. Hypnosis also may be a less effective form of therapy than other more traditional treatments, such as medication, for psychiatric disorders.
Therapeutic massage
Advantages
Therapeutic massage has it advantages as it is usually used for: • Back pain • Tendinitis • Headaches • Circulation & respiratory problems •
Acupuncture
Advantages
Acupuncture is used for a large range of conditions and some individuals combine acupuncture with their treatment. Acupuncture has a range of advantages and is usually treated for common conditions such as: • headache and migraine • chronic pain, including neck and back pain • joint pain • dental pain • post-operative pain • post-operative nausea and vomiting • allergies, including hay fever and eczema • fatigue • depression and anxiety • digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) • infertility and menstrual disorders …show more content…
The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. It can improve the success of other treatments for many conditions, including: • Phobias, fears, and anxiety • Sleep disorders • Depression • Stress • Post-trauma anxiety • Grief and loss
Disadvantages
Hypnotherapy is not a dangerous procedure. However, Hypnosis might not be appropriate for a person who has psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, or for someone who is using drugs or alcohol. It should be used for pain control only after a doctor has evaluated the person for any physical disorder that might require medical or surgical treatment. Hypnosis also may be a less effective form of therapy than other more traditional treatments, such as medication, for psychiatric disorders.
Therapeutic massage
Advantages
Therapeutic massage has it advantages as it is usually used for: • Back pain • Tendinitis • Headaches • Circulation & respiratory problems •