Acupuncture
Some women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may experience a side effect of nausea and vomiting. Some will experience this despite the best anti-nausea medicine we have available.
Windie McKay, DC at the Springfield Clinic Chiropractic Department performs acupuncture treatments to help alleviate this undesirable side effect of chemotherapy. In many randomized trials of acupuncture combined with anti-nausea medications, the nausea and vomiting were significantly reduced.
Massage Therapy
Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be a stressful time. Multiple physician visits, surgeries and treatments can take a toll on your body. Sometimes it may be necessary to take a little time for yourself, to relax and begin to heal the mind, body and spirit.
Michael Davin, LMT at the Springfield Clinic Chiropractic Department is a licensed massage therapist. Michael uses an advanced type of massage called Neuromuscular Therapy. Neuromuscular Therapy is a style of bodywork that works with soft tissue targeted at specific points, often where trigger points have formed in the muscle. This treatment works to release the point of tension in the muscle.
Although it is not necessary to have a physician referral to see Windie McKay, DC or Michael Davin, LMT it is suggested that you obtain clearance from your physician prior to beginning any type of alternative or integrative therapy.