Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the physical manipulation of soft tissues to promote healing, maintain wellness, and/or relieve uncomfortable symptoms. Like many proven healing modalities, massage has been used in one form or another for thousands of years. Today it still holds great value as a method of treating a number of problems, including: 

• Sore muscles 
• Tendinitis 
• Sprains 
• Neck, back, and extremity pain 
• Soft tissue injury, inflammation, and swelling (edema) 
• Anxiety-based issues such as insomnia, muscle tension, and muscle spasms 
• Fibromyalgia, recurring headaches, and other chronic pain problems 
• Lymphedema and immune system insufficiencies 

Some of these conditions respond particularly well to certain types of Mesa Massage Therapy. If you’re struggling with tightness or muscle damage near the skin surface, for instance, our chiropractor may recommend Swedish massage to move blood into the area and allow fluid to drain out. The increase in circulation also aids healing. If you have pain from deep-set muscle knots or scar tissue, you may need a course of aggressive deep tissue massage. Our pregnant patients will love fact that can safely receive prenatal massage techniques to ease their aches and pains. Athletes may want to have sports massage to loosen or treat the specific muscles they use the most in their athletic endeavors. 

Don’t be too surprised if our Mesa chiropractor recommends massage on a regular basis in conjunction with your chiropractic adjustments. You’ll find that this form of muscle relaxation allows to get even more benefit from your adjustments, since the muscles are less likely to resist the corrections. Massage as safe to use as frequently as necessary, giving you a new avenue of drug-free pain management. Regular Mesa Massage Therapy sessions can even serve as preventative wellness by keeping your circulation, musculoskeletal alignment, and immune function in tip-top shape.