How Massage Therapy Complements Chiropractic Care

posted: May 30, 2012

Massage has been used since ancient times to treat illness and relieve pain. Even Hippocrates mentioned "the art of rubbing" in medical treatment as far back. Today, health professionals are uncovering how massage relieves symptoms such as: neck pain, low back pain, pain caused by pinched nerves, headaches and migraines, depression, anxiety and more. In fact, our Chesapeake chiropractors frequently recommend massage to support our chiropractic care because it accentuates the treatments and provides many other benefits, too.

3 Benefits of Massage Therapy for Pain Relief and Overall Health

Millions of people know from personal experience that massage therapy relieves low back pain, neck pain, pinched nerve pain and other aches, but how does it help?

Pain Relief: We already know that massage increases circulation, releases endorphins and relieves musculoskeletal tensions. Newer studies demonstrate that massage also stimulates the anti-inflammatory and regenerative processes in the cells of injured, overworked soft tissues. The combination of natural endorphin pain relief and cell regeneration speeds recovery and improves range of motion. This is why we often use it to help patients suffering from neck pain and low back pain.

Stress Relief: Massage also powerfully relieves mental and emotional stress, which makes it indispensable in today's hectic world. Many studies show that stress can exacerbate conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, asthma, depression, headaches, migraines, anxiety and more. Massage helps to reduce the stress risk factor for many of these ailments.

Improved Immunity: Other studies are now uncovering how massage can tone and strengthen the immune system to more effectively fend off invaders. In fact, some studies show that massage also helps people with autoimmune disorders in which the body starts attacking its own tissues.

Because our focus is helping the body heal itself, our chiropractors recommend massage for almost everyone. Aside from the medical benefits, it also leaves our patients feeling both relaxed and energized.

Have you ever tried therapeutic massage?

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