Massage therapy may seem luxurious, but it can also be beneficial as part of your chiropractic treatment plan. At Acme Chiropractic in Sacramento, we offer massage therapy as part of our practice because we know how effective it can be.
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy uses massage as a treatment for a variety of conditions. The massage therapy can use different massage techniques, depending on your condition and your health goals.
What Can Massage Therapy Treat?
Massage therapy is a great treatment for many conditions treated by a chiropractor and can be provided along with other chiropractic treatments, including spinal adjustments.
Pain
Massage therapy is an excellent treatment for chronic pain, including chronic back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and neck pain. It can also treat acute pain caused by a recent injury. It's highly effective for repetitive use injuries like tendonitis, back strain, and runner's knee. If you have a pulled muscle, arthritis, or a sprain, massage therapy can provide you with pain relief. It's also helpful for difficult-to-treat conditions, including fibromyalgia, migraines, and sciatica.
Anxiety and Depression
Massage therapy can treat more than pain. It's also effective for anxiety and depression. It's important to note that massage can't cure these conditions, but it can give you a significant improvement in your symptoms.
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
There are a few reasons why massage therapy is effective for so many conditions. It improves blood flow and helps rid the body of toxins. This allows healing to take place. It also reduces inflammation, which leads to pain and stiffness.
Massage releases endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers. These chemicals also make you feel happy. It's no surprise that massage is effective for depression and pain relief. Relieving the physical tension in the body also helps relieve mental tension, allowing massage to relieve chronic stress as well. Less stress can mean less pain, particularly if it's caused by muscle tension.
Types of Massage Therapy
There are many types of massage therapy, including deep tissue, Swedish, and sports massage.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is what most people think of when they think of massage. Gentle and slow strokes are used to relax your muscles and your mind.
Deep Tissue Massage
As the name suggests, a deep tissue massage focuses on penetrating deep into the tissues. More pressure is used in this type of massage. It is more intense than a Swedish massage, but it shouldn't be painful.
Massage Therapy at Acme Chiropractic
If you are interested in massage therapy in Sacramento, contact Acme Chiropractic to schedule an appointment. We offer massage therapy as well as comprehensive chiropractic care to help with a variety of issues from chronic pain to anxiety.
