What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a type of health care that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders with hands-on adjustment and manipulation techniques.

How do massage and chiropractic work together?

Massage therapy helps to relax muscles around joints while chiropractic works to restore joint movement by manipulating the spine or other joints. Both help improve overall health and well-being through improved range of motion and decreased pain.

What are the benefits of using both massage and chiropractic?

Combining massage therapy with chiropractic treatments can help reduce tension in muscles surrounding joints, improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, increase circulation, reduce pain, improve mobility and flexibility, decrease stress levels, boost immunity, promote relaxation, enhance overall health and well-being.

What types of conditions can be treated with massage and chiropractic?

Common conditions treated include back pain, neck pain, headaches/migraines, sciatica/nerve impingement syndromes (pinched nerve), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), sports injuries/postural imbalances/strain patterns as well as shoulder/elbow/wrist/hip dysfunctions such as frozen shoulder syndrome (adhesive capsulitis) or rotator cuff tendonitis.

Are there any risks associated with using both massage and chiropractic?

As with any medical procedure there are always potential risks involved; however when performed by qualified practitioners these risks should be minimal to non-existent. Potential risks may include soreness following treatment due to increased circulation in affected areas or minor dislocations of spinal vertebrae but typically no long term complications arise from either form of treatment if done correctly