Getting a massage may seem like a relaxing and indulgent way to spend an hour or so of your time. However, massage therapy has many more benefits than simple relaxation. With help from your chiropractor, massage therapy can treat many conditions and help you get back on your feet. Find out more about massage therapy with Dr. Trek Smith at Back to Health Chiropractic in Brunswick, GA.
What does massage therapy include?
While chiropractors are famous for treating the bones in the back, they also offer massage therapy. This type of therapy focuses on treating the muscles in the body. Massage therapy, which targets the top layers of muscles, encourages the flow of fluids within the muscular system. Massage therapy uses a hands-on approach to manipulating the body’s muscles.
What can massage therapy do for me?
Massage therapy has many medical benefits, including:
- increasing blood flow
- reducing anxiety
- boosting immunity
- relieving headache pain
- improving the condition of the skin
- helping aid in healing sore, tired, or damaged muscles
Using massage therapy alongside traditional chiropractic treatments like spinal manipulation can help balance out treatment plans for various ailments. Tightened or damaged muscles can pull the musculoskeletal system out of alignment. Massage therapy can relax these muscles, helping spinal alignments become more effective.
Massage Therapy in Brunswick, GA
Massage therapy is normally suitable for patients of all ages with a wide variety of conditions. Massage therapy can benefit anyone from athletes to expectant mothers. Almost all cases of muscle inflammation, muscle soreness and decreased range of motion can benefit from massage therapy. Additionally, patients suffering from sciatica, scoliosis, conditions affecting the nerves or even carpal tunnel syndrome can benefit from massage therapy. Consult with your doctor to come to a conclusion on the best course of action for your muscle problem and determine if massage therapy is right for you.
For more information on massage therapy, please contact Dr. Trek Smith at Back to Health Chiropractic in Brunswick, GA. Call (912) 466-9945 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Smith today!