Massage therapy is a wonderful way to care for both your body and mind, offering a variety of benefits that can enhance your overall well-being. Regular massages help ease muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve flexibility—so you can move more freely and comfortably in your daily life. If you’re recovering from an injury, massage can speed up the healing process by increasing blood circulation, bringing much-needed oxygen and nutrients to the affected area.
But the benefits go beyond just the physical! Massage also encourages deep relaxation, reduces stress, and can even improve your sleep, perfect for anyone who carries tension or struggles with anxiety. Plus, the release of endorphins during a massage naturally boosts your mood, leaving you feeling happier and more at ease.
Pairing massage therapy with chiropractic care takes your wellness to the next level. Since chiropractic care focuses on spinal alignment and nervous system health, combining it with massage provides a well-rounded approach to healing. Massage helps loosen tight muscles that may be pulling your spine out of alignment, making it easier for your chiropractor to adjust you. And after an adjustment, massage helps keep everything in place by reducing lingering tension.
Together, regular chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy create a powerful team to keep your body feeling its best. This dynamic duo not only helps prevent future injuries and reduces stress but also supports a healthier, more balanced life, so you can feel your best every day!
We have amazing massage therapists in clinic who specialise in:
Relaxation massage – Relaxation massage is designed to ease stress, promote deep relaxation, and enhance overall well-being. Using gentle, flowing techniques, this type of massage reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, and encourages the release of endorphins, helping you feel calmer and more balanced. While it’s not as focused on specific pain points as clinical massage, it plays a vital role in reducing stress-related tension.
Sports massage – You don’t have to be an athlete to get a sports massage. A sports massage is good for people suffering from chronic pain in specific muscles due to repetitive or continued use, as well as multiple injuries.If your job requires walking and standing for eight hours a day and lifting heavy objects, you might not necessarily be an athlete, but you could still have chronic injuries to a specific area. A sports massage uses deep pressure and soothing strokes on targeted areas to heal overuse and increase performance.
Swedish massage – A Swedish massage is perhaps the most well-known type of massage, ideal for a first-time experience. The Swedish massage technique involves using long strokes, kneading, and gliding with light to firm pressure to ensure total body relaxation.
Deep tissue massage – A step above a Swedish massage, the deep tissue massage uses more pressure and is aimed at releasing toxins built up in your muscles and blood. If you have muscle soreness, tightness, trigger points, or injury, the slow strokes and deep finger pressure reach the deepest layers of your muscles and tissue to relieve chronic pain. If you’re in the light to medium pressure camp when it comes to a massage, a deep tissue massage can be too intense for you.
Clinical massage – This massage is a targeted therapy designed to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility. Unlike relaxation massage, it focuses on therapeutic results and the specific injury you have, using techniques like deep tissue work, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy to address specific concerns such as chronic pain, injuries, and postural imbalances. This is the most popular type of massage in our clinic.
Pregnancy massage – A prenatal massage helps release tension by the increased weight of a growing baby, can reduce mom’s blood pressure, and aids in flexibility for the impending birth. And just give you some well deserved time out and wind down before the baby comes. Your massage therapist will be cautious to avoid certain areas and make sure it’s a comfortable and safe experience.
If you are interested in finding out more about the benefit of massage alongside your chiropractic care, your chiropractor will be able to advise you of your options.
Alternatively, if you wanted to treat a loved one to a relaxing massage we have gift vouchers in clinic which make an ideal gift. Call and speak to one of our team for more options.
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