Spondylotherapy: Spinal Concussion and the Application of Other Methods to the Spine in the Treatment of Disease (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Albert Abrams

9780331122213: Spondylotherapy: Spinal Concussion and the Application of Other Methods to the Spine in the Treatment of Disease (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331122219 ISBN 13: 9780331122213

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Discover a bold approach to spine health and disease treatment that links the spine to overall well-being.

This nonnfiction work introduces spondylotherapy, a collection of spinal techniques claimed to influence many body systems and conditions through spinal reflexes and related therapies.

The author presents historical roots, anatomical and physiological data, and a wide range of methods used to assess and treat spinal-related disorders. The book blends clinical observations with practical procedures, describing how spinal manipulation, reflex testing, and various therapeutic modalities may impact organs and symptoms beyond the back. It aims to offer clinicians and curious readers a structured foundation for understanding a controversial area of medicine, while emphasizing the need for careful evaluation and ongoing study.
What you’ll experience

An overview of the spine’s role in health, including how spinal reflexes are thought to affect organs and systems.
Guidance on examining the back, identifying tenderness, and interpreting reflex responses.
Descriptions of treatments and diagnostics such as acupuncture, electrotherapy, massage, and other spinal techniques.
Discussion of pain mechanisms, differential diagnoses, and how spinal concepts relate to common medical problems.

Ideal for readers curious about historical medical theories, spine-focused therapies, and the evolution of bedside diagnostic methods.

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