Massage is often viewed as an indulgence, but it is also highly beneficial for your health. These two qualities combined make it the perfect treat to give yourself this holiday season.
As much joy as the holidays bring, they also include increased stress levels and opportunities for accidents. Massage seems custom-made to counteract these low notes, allowing you to get back to the celebrations. As a bonus, it is also an excellent supplement and counterpoint to chiropractic treatment.
What Does Massage Therapy Help With?
Massage therapy offers numerous physical and mental benefits that can significantly enhance your overall health and well-being. Some of the primary benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Improved circulation.
- Reduced joint inflammation.
- Alleviated pain.
- Decreased stress levels.
- Diminished anxiety.
- Boosted energy levels.
After a tiring day navigating holiday crowds and shopping, what could be a more rejuvenating way to relax and recuperate?
Does Massage Help Sciatica?
Massage has several effects on the body that can ease or relieve sciatica pain. It eases pressure on the roots of the sciatic nerve, relieving pain and improving function. Massage also stimulates circulation, bringing more nutrients to the area and promoting healing. Lastly, it stimulates the release of endorphins, which ease pain while reducing cortisol levels, the “stress hormone.”
What Happens During Chiropractic Massage?
Chiropractic massage combines massage techniques with chiropractic methods to treat spine and joint issues. While chiropractic adjustments realign joints of the limbs or spine to relieve tension and reduce pain, massage techniques do complementary work on the soft tissues.
What Are the Benefits of Chiropractic Massage?
Chiropractic massage causes the soft tissues of your musculature to relax, improving blood flow. It does the same when used to treat swelling. The better the blood flow to an area, the more nutrients it can bring, thus speeding the healing and recovery process. Combined with chiropractic adjustments, it can even be a reasonable preventative against pain.
Total Chiropractic Care Are the Pain Relief Experts
For more than a quarter of a century, Total Chiropractic Care has provided our patients with comprehensive care and pain relief. Whether due to overexertion, repetitive movement, or other causes, Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness will develop the best approach for restoring your range of motion and full function. In addition, we can offer advice on stretches and exercise regimes that will be most beneficial for your situation. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, and let’s take the first steps toward comfort and recovery!