Bodywork
Bodywork
Bodywork (pronounced: /ˈbɒdiwɜːrk/) is a term used in alternative medicine to describe any therapeutic, healing or personal development work which involves some form of touching, energetic work, or the physical manipulation of a practical kind. The term was coined in the late 19th century and is derived from the words "body" and "work".
Etymology
The term "bodywork" is derived from the English words "body" and "work". The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe physical labor. In the context of alternative medicine, it was first used in the 1970s to describe therapies that involved touch or manipulation of the body.
Related Terms
- Massage: A form of bodywork that involves manipulating the body's soft tissues to promote relaxation and well-being.
- Chiropractic: A form of bodywork that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.
- Osteopathy: A type of bodywork that aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework.
- Reflexology: A form of bodywork that involves applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques.
- Acupuncture: A form of bodywork that involves inserting needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat other health conditions.
- Reiki: A form of bodywork that involves a technique commonly called palm or hands-on healing through which a "universal energy" is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.
Pronunciation
The term "bodywork" is pronounced as /ˈbɒdiwɜːrk/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bodywork
- Wikipedia's article - Bodywork
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