Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Shiatsu can help:

Many conditions are particularly suitable for Shiatsu treatment, including headaches and migraine, acute and chronic back pain (especially if of muscular origin), sciatica, muscular stiffness and injuries, some form of arthritis, and rheumatic complaints. Working as it does on the body’s internal organ, Shiatsu can also have a role in the treatment of digestive and intestinal disorders and circulator, respiratory, and reproductive problems. Because Shiatsu works on relaxing the body at a deep level and contacting the more subtle aspects of one’s energetic makeup, it can also help in the treatment of anxiety, tension, depression, and emotional instability.
(Excerpt from The complete illustrated guide to Shiatsu, the Japanese healing art of touch for health and fitness By Elaine Liechti)