Colonoscopy is the gold standard screening for colorectal cancer, but guidelines from different groups vary, patients may pressure doctors to get the test even though they don't need it and some doctors are unaware of the guidelines, the researchers said in explaining their findings.
There are many types of massage therapy, from classics like Swedish and deep tissue to lesser-known styles like shiatsu. Whether you'd like to branch out a bit or have a health condition or injury, choosing a style of massage can be confusing if you're not quite sure what it involves.
There are many modalities and specialties in massage therapy. They can be divided into two basic approaches, Eastern and Western. Eastern styles are also called Asian; such as, Ayurvedic, Thai, Tui Na, Acupressure, and Shiatsu. All of these have a common philosophy of energy centers and energy lines of the body. The Western styles include the more mechanical and circulatory approaches, such as, Swedish, European, American, Rolfing, lymphatic drainage, and sports massage. There are many modalities and specialties in massage therapy.