Massage for Healing and Pain Management

Massage has a long and distinguished history as a proven therapeutic modality. The manipulation of soft tissues can increase blood and lymph flow, relax tight muscles and tendons, and help an injured body part heal itself more readily while also ridding itself of inflammatory substances more efficiently.

Different forms of massage can address different health and wellness needs. Swedish massage, for instance, soothes and relaxes surface tissues, while deep tissue massage breaks up internal scar tissue and treats chronic problems closer to the bones. Trigger point massage relieves muscle knots that can cause pain throughout the body. Sports massage may use any of these techniques to work on specific muscles that must perform optimally or recover from overuse. Dr. Hartter may prescribe massage therapy to address problems such as:

• Acute sprains and strains
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Sleep problems
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries
• Arthritis inflammation
• Circulatory disorders
• Mood disorders
• Prenatal discomfort
• Chronic headaches
• Neck or back pain

Massage therapy can also promote your ongoing wellness. Enhanced blood flow, organ function, and fluid drainage can help you enjoy a stronger immune system response, while relaxed muscles are less prone to injury.

What to Expect From Chiropractic Massage Therapy at Hartter Chiropractic

Chiropractic care and massage work extraordinarily well together. Massage relaxes the body so that your muscles are less likely to resist chiropractic adjustments, yielding more satisfying results from your adjustment sessions. At the same time, the realignment of joint components removes a source of stress that might otherwise promote chronic musculoskeletal strain and pain.

Dr. Hartter may schedule massage therapy for you immediately before your chiropractic adjustments so you can fully benefit from this combination. Ongoing sessions may prove helpful if you suffer from a chronic pain condition. Multiple sessions usually offer the greatest benefits for injury treatment as well. Contact our team at (585) 475-1333 to schedule massage therapy.