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Massage Therapy

Chiropractic care and massage therapy, used in combination, form a powerful healing approach that addresses your pain on many levels. Whether your pain is the result of traumatic injury, overuse or stress, chiropractic and massage combined can greatly speed your return to a pain-free, productive life.

Soft tissue components of your pain

Joint subluxations, troublesome enough on their own, are almost always accompanied by tension or injury in your soft tissue: muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia (connective tissue that permeates muscles and forms protective sheets throughout your body).

Soft tissue pain can actually spread because it causes protective muscle tightening in surrounding areas. Over time, tight, inflamed muscles and fascia (together called myofascia) suffer poor circulation and can develop glue-like myofascial adhesions which prevent muscles from lengthening completely. Painful trigger points can also develop, often referring pain or tingling to other areas in the body. In extreme cases, tight muscles can compress nerves just as painfully as a subluxation.

Why soft tissue is important

Addressing soft tissue problems is an important complement to chiropractic care. This is because muscles move joints, while ligaments and fascia support them. If a subluxation is adjusted without addressing related soft tissue problems, you may still experience pain. In addition, your tight muscles and shortened fascia can pull your joint out of alignment again.

Massage for healthy soft tissue

Massage therapists use a variety of techniques to address soft tissue problems. Gentle kneading and stretching lengthens contracted muscles and fascia. Techniques such as sustained pressure, ice massage and stretching can release trigger points. Painful sprains and strains, as well as myofascial adhesions, can be addressed directly with massage techniques that improve circulation and stimulate healthy separation and realignment of injured fibers.

In general, massage increases circulation. This reduces painful swelling and inflammation, and promotes healing by removing waste products and bringing nutrients to your tissues. Like a sponge absorbing water, both fascia and muscles begin to soften and lengthen.

Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

• Enhances General Health

• Maintains well nourished and healthy skin

• Improves blood and lymph circulation

• Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility

• Provides general relaxation

• Improves immune system functioning

• Normalizes blocked energy flow

• Eliminates Problem Conditions

General muscular tension and aches

• Headaches

• Muscular back pain

• Poor circulation

• Stress and anxiety

• Triggers the relaxation response

Supports Your Fitness or Sport Program

• Relieves tired and sore muscles

• Helps to improve flexibility

• Speeds up recovery from strenuous physical exertion

• Reduces anxiety of athletic competition

• Restores a calm mind and feeling of well being

Combats the Negative Effect of Aging

• Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility

• Improves blood and lymph circulation

• Promotes healthy vibrant skin

• Improves immune system functioning

• Relieves muscle aches and stiffness