Many people are aware that chiropractic treatment usually consists of manipulation of the spine to relieve subluxations. Though, in addition to spinal manipulation, other types of treatment may also be used by your chiropractor to encompass the whole body. These other forms of chiropractic care include massage therapy, ultrasound, physical therapy, and/or electric stimulation. The main purpose of these different forms of treatment is to relax the patient so that the adjustment is more effective.
What are the benefits of getting a massage?
- Reduces stress
- Relaxes muscles
- Improves flexibility
- Alleviates headaches
- Helps with digestive disorders
- Strengthens the immune system
- Diminishes the pain of Fibromyalgia and/or arthritis
- Helps the healing process for soft tissue strains
- Helps manage chronic pain
Ask your chiropractor or massage therapist to explain the type of massage that would be most beneficial for your care, such as:
- Swedish massage
- Deep Tissue
- Trigger Points
- Geriatric Massage
- Sports Massage
- Prenatal Massage
The massage therapist will ask you about your symptoms, medical history and want you the massage to do for you. They will also explain the kind of techniques that will be used, as well as an evaluation by touch to locate painful areas and to determine how much pressure to apply.
Whether you are looking for a stress-reliever from a specific health condition, massage therapy is a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health wholeness.
Wanting to find massage therapy to go along with your chiropractic care? Call McKim Chiropractic for more information about the benefits of getting a massage and to make a consultation. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Nampa, ID achieves health wholeness!
