Massage Therapy

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Chiropractic care goes hand in hand with massage therapy in alleviating pain and rehabilitating injuries. Massage therapy targets soft tissue, muscle, and fascia, while chiropractic care restores healthy joint motion.   At Active Chiropractic, massage is offered as a standalone treatment option or in conjunction with a chiropractic appointment.  Using both techniques together frequently results in a better outcome than using one or the other.

Deep tissue massage

With slow, forceful strokes, this type of massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue with the aim of stimulating blood flow to the area so that they can heal. 

Trigger point massage

Focused on specific areas of tight muscle, this massage helps to loosen and relax these areas that tend to tighten with overuse or injury. 

Manual lymphatic drainage massage 

This specialized massage technique is designed to stimulate lymph flow, reduce swelling, and remove waste from body tissues using gentle, rhythmic strokes towards lymph nodes. It is highly effective for post-surgical recovery, lymphedema management, and detoxifying the body.

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Benefits of massage therapy

Massage has been shown to have potential benefits in almost every system in the body and is increasingly accepted by general practitioners as a highly successful alternative therapy. In addition to treating the effects of musculoskeletal problems such as back, neck and shoulder pain, massage therapy has also been used to effectively treat:
 

• Carpal tunnel and connective tissue injuries

• Circulatory problems including Edema

• Headaches and migraines

• Neuropathy

• Pain (acute and chronic)

• Repetitive strain injuries

• Sports injuries

• Sprains and strains

• Stress and anxiety

• Tennis elbow

Your chiropractor can recommend a schedule of massage appointments, adjustment appointments or a combination of the two. This is just a guideline, and your exact program of treatment will depend on how well you respond to each of the appointments.

If you would like to know more about the benefits of massage therapy, please contact our offices where our friendly, experienced team are waiting for your call.