A patient has been experiencing lower back pain for over a year and has decided to seek chiropractic therapy. This form of CAM falls under which integrative therapy?
1. Mind-body therapy
2. Biologically-based therapy
3. Manipulative body-based therapy
4. Energy therapy
Correct Answer: 3
Manipulative body-based therapies include cranial-sacral therapy, massage therapy, osteopathic therapy, and chiropractic therapy. Mind-body therapies use prayer, guided self-healing, meditation, and art, music, and dance therapy. Biologically-based therapies use substances found in nature such as herbal medicine, vitamins, and whole and organic foods. Energy therapies use magnet therapy, therapeutic touch, healing touch, Reiki, and Qui Gong.
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