Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is highly beneficial in promoting wellness throughout the body. Chiropractic massage focuses primarily on the central nervous system and spine. At Hopkins Chiropractic, we have been sharing the benefits of massage therapy with residents of Bridgeville, PA for many years. Read on to learn more about these techniques and what they can do for you.

Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Massage Therapy

Chiropractic massage differs from regular massage therapy. Chiropractic massage can treat discs and focus on low back pain. It is great for bringing toxins from the soft tissues of the body to efficiently remove them.  Massage therapy is perfect for restoring flexibility, increasing comfort, and alleviating tension in the body. Normally it is combined with physical therapy and can also be beneficial for patients recovering from injury. Chiropractic massage therapy primarily focuses on the spine and the muscles, joints, and nerves in the body. Treatments are usually targeted to certain nerve areas that require special attention. Chiropractic massage can promote healing in the body in areas related to spinal health.

What Does a Massage Therapy Session Look Like?

Massage techniques that a chiropractor may utilize are:

• Hand pressure
• Kneading muscles
• Gliding

Additional techniques that may be added are:

• Physical movement
• Spinal and joint manipulation
• Chiropractic adjustment

What to Expect Before Chiropractic Massage

Before you undergo a chiropractic massage, our chiropractor will assess your musculoskeletal system to determine the root cause of your pain and immobility. This will help us decide which massage therapy techniques will benefit you the most. You should also make sure to drink a lot of water before receiving your massage since this will help flush out toxins from your body and minimize any soreness that may occur following the massage. While you may be briefly sore following a massage therapy session, this should quickly give way to relaxation and relief.

Conditions Treated

Chiropractic massage therapy is beneficial for treating many conditions and injuries such as:

• Headaches
• Fibromyalgia
• Migraines
• Back pain
• Arthritis
• Bursitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Disc problems
• Pinched nerves
• Scoliosis
• Sciatica
• Shoulder pain

Schedule a Massage Therapy Session with Our Chiropractor in Bridgeville, PA

If you are a resident of Bridgeville, PA, and believe you would benefit from massage therapy, contact Hopkins Chiropractic today. Call us at (412) 221-3232 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.