Massage complements Chiropractic care
We use massage combined with Chiropractic, for better results.
How does Massage and Chiropractic work together?
Massage, or soft tissue therapy, complements Chiropractic care. Tight muscles can cause a greater loss of mobility, pain and stiffness when they are situated around an inflamed or irritated joint. By treating all of the connecting structures; muscles, tendons and joints, we believe we can provide a more comprehensive, successful and longer lasting treatment.
Combine therapies can help you get BETTER results.
Conditions That Massage May Help
Massage therapists, or soft tissue therapists and Chiropractors can help you with a range of musculoskeletal issues and injuries. The two therapies compliment each other and we perform both during your 30 minute consultation. Conditions that may benefit from soft tissue therapy combined with Chiropractic include:
- lower back pain
- neck/shoulder pain
- some types of headaches and migraines
- sporting injuries
- postural problems
- muscular tension
- limited mobility in the joints.
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Massage FAQs
Is Massage part of Chiropractic?
Massage therapy is not always a part of Chiropractic care. Remedial or sports massage therapy is a separate modality to Chiropractic care primarily aimed at soft tissue complaints. Chiropractors traditionally focus on joints, particularly of the spine, to relieve pain, reduce stiffness and improve function. At Metro Chiropractic Clinic, we combine these two options to provide better patient healthcare outcomes.
While massage is mainly thought of as a complementary or natural therapy offered by massage clinics or wellness spas, here at Metro Chiropractic Clinic they are considered an essential part of a clinical treatment plan.
A Doctor of Chiropractic is a five year, university trained primary contact practitioner (which means they can see patients without a referral from a GP). They focus on treating the spine by using their hands to examine and treat musculoskeletal health conditions, those related to the bones, muscles and joints of the body.
Here at Metro Chiropractic Clinic, our highly experienced Chiropractors have also been additionally trained in soft tissue therapy techniques including massage.
Soft tissue work involves massage, stretching and other techniques to reduce tissue tension. Benefits of soft tissue work can include a decrease in pain, stiffness and swelling, and an increase in tissue mobility and function.
Should I have a massage before Chiro?
At Metro Chiropractic Clinic we believe that providing soft tissue work to relieve muscle-based tension prior to Chiropractic adjustments improves the effectiveness of a treatment. We can see first-hand with pre and post treatment assessments how beneficial a combined treatment is in relation to joint mobility, pain and overall function.
