Massage Therapy - An Essential Part of Wellness

Not only is massage therapy an excellent addition to our chiropractor led therapies, but it is also a terrific therapy when used all on its own. Massages can be used for a variety of reasons including: general pain management, and relief of neck pain, headaches and back pain. They can also be used to reduce stress or anxiety, temporarily lower blood pressure, improve mobility or flexibility and to increase circulation.

How Does Massage Therapy Work?

Our trained massage therapist will work in conjunction with our San Antonio chiropractic care treatments, and at the direction of our chiropractor, they will give you a massage that is targeted to your needs. They can target specific areas of the body, such as lower back, or they can target specific conditions like headaches or joint pain. Once they have a good understanding of what your areas of concern are the massage will begin.

A massage therapist may use a variety of techniques to manipulate the skin, joints and muscles. Kneading, stroking, circular motions, various degrees of pressure and friction are all used to achieve your goals. As they manipulate your muscles, joints and skin, the blood in your body begins to circulate better. Through their movements, the therapist is able to guide the incoming flow of healing circulation. Better circulation means faster healing.

Massages have been used as a holistic treatment for thousands of years. Today, modern science and medicine have accepted that they do indeed have medical merit. Whether you have a specific injury that massage is helping to treat or if you just need to unwind after a busy week, massages are aimed at helping you feel better.

At Dr. Phillip's San Antonio Chiropractic, Nutrition and Wellness, we understand the important role massage plays in not only feeling better, but also in maintaining wellness.

How have massages improved your life? Can you move more freely or feel less tension? We would love to hear your story!