Your neck, shoulder, hip, or back pain is not always just a “normal part of getting older.” In fact, according to chiropractors at Total Body Chiropractic & Massage in Bend, neck and back pain may stem from spinal misalignments and tense muscles. Fortunately, a combination of chiropractic care and massage therapy in Bend may be the answer to your problem.
What is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a form of holistic care that focuses on the impact of musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders. This treatment is characterized by spinal manipulations, also known as adjustments, in which your practitioner applies controlled forced to joints to alleviate pain and muscle tightness and restores proper musculoskeletal alignment.
Chiropractic care also addresses the ways diet, exercise, and other lifestyle habits contribute to your pain.
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a hands-on therapy that manipulates the soft tissues (tendons, muscles, and ligaments) to address chronic pain, promote healing after injury, and boost mental and physical well-being.
Not to mention, massage stimulates the release of endorphins, or “pain-killing hormones,” and mood boosters, like serotonin and dopamine, for increased happiness and comfort.
Depending on your needs, you may benefit from various massage techniques:
- Swedish Massage — Using light pressure and long strokes, your massage therapist reduces muscle tension, which relieves pain and soreness.
- Deep Tissue Massage — This form of massage applies firm pressure to reach the deepest muscle layers and address the source of chronic pain and injuries.
- Sports Massage — Sports massage is best for those with injuries from physical activities. This technique can ease swelling and release trapped lactic acid that may be causing pain.
How Do Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Care Work Together?
Massage addresses soft tissues, while chiropractic targets hard tissues, so together, you receive full-body benefits. And because these treatments are complementary, they enhance your results, meaning your body responds faster and more fully to treatment.
Receiving massage therapy before your chiropractic adjustment warms up and loosens the body, so your chiropractor can provide more thorough treatment. And afterward, stiff muscles are less likely to pull your joints back out of alignment, resulting in longer-lasting adjustments.
Together, these therapies may improve certain conditions, including sciatica, scoliosis, migraines, carpal tunnel, injuries, and shoulder, neck and back pain.
5 Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy
While many patients report feeling improvements as early as the first visit, it takes regular treatment to provide ongoing comfort. Pain relief is just one of the many benefits of chiropractic care. You may also experience:
- Better results that last longer between sessions
- Pain prevention as your range of motion and flexibility increases
- Faster recovery from injury
- Improved circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid to damaged areas for healing
- Stress relief both mentally and physically
There’s a reason these all-natural, non-invasive treatment options are popular at Total Body Chiropractic & Massage in Bend. They offer an ideal alternative to traditional medication with individualized plans and services that fit your budget and lifestyle goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our chiropractors and massage therapists for your overall wellness.
