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The Benefits of Combining Massage Therapy and Chiropractic in Your Treatment Plan

Written By Eastlake Chiropractic and Massage Center on December 21, 2018

You may already be aware of the overwhelming benefits of chiropractic and massage therapy, but did you know that they’re also great at complementing each other?

By uniting chiropractic and massage techniques within your treatment plan, you could enjoy better well-being and improved health. This is because a lot of massage therapists and chiropractors work together to create tailored, harmonized programs that are unique to their patients. 

Let’s find out more and get you on your way to optimal health!

Massage Therapy and Chiropractic: What Are They? 

Chiropractors use what are known as chiropractic (or manual) adjustments to realign joints in the spine and increase mobility. This, in turn, helps improve the function of the affected area as well as the central nervous system, reducing pain and inflammation. 

In contrast, a massage therapist focuses on the muscles and tendons of the body, using various techniques to manipulate those that are painful or inflamed. 

There are several different types of massage, including Swedish massage which relaxes the patient while increasing circulation and blood flow; deep tissue massage that uses concentrated pressure on the targeted muscles; and trigger point massage that helps relieve pain and tight muscles. 

Numerous studies highlight the benefits of each of these, hence why the American College of Physicians recommends both as natural treatments for low back pain.

A Complementary Approach to Healing

Your muscles rely on communications that pass through the nervous system, traveling through your spinal column. Therefore, if restrictions and inflammation are removed from your nervous system and muscles, this ensures optimum communication in all areas of your body. 

That’s why chiropractic care and massage can really help boost your well-being when used together. 

Equally, when you have a massage, this loosens your muscles. This can help increase the effectiveness of your chiropractic treatment and alleviate your pain for longer. Furthermore, when your joints are realigned, this speeds up the healing process of soft tissues that are being treated with massage.  

And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also enjoy improved range of motion, increased flexibility, increased blood flow, and a boosted immune system. 

Enjoy Better Health and Well-Being 

Overall then, it’s not hard to see why these two treatments are often used in conjunction with one another. 

Whether you’re in pain or you just want to give your well-being a boost, visiting your local chiropractor and massage therapist in Seattle may be the treatment you’ve been looking for.  

To schedule an appointment, call (206) 324-8600, text (470) 236-2225, or send us a message here.


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