Treatment
Chiropractic Massage Therapy in Saco, ME
Massage and chiropractic adjustments used together as one course of care. Relaxed muscles resist an adjustment less, so Dr. Reiche often schedules the massage immediately before the adjustment.
Whether you suffer from chronic pain or you need to get over an injury more quickly and completely, combining chiropractic adjustment with therapeutic massage gives us two drug-free tools working on the same problem from different directions. Together they can help you combat pain without medication, increase your range of motion, and enjoy a higher overall standard of health.
Why the Two Work Together
Chiropractic care and massage work together extraordinarily well. Massage relaxes the body so that your muscles will not resist chiropractic adjustments, which yields more satisfying results from your adjustment sessions.
At the same time, realigning the joint components removes a source of stress that might otherwise promote chronic musculoskeletal strain and pain. Each treatment makes the other easier to give and easier to hold on to.
What a Combined Course of Care Looks Like
Massage first
Dr. Reiche may schedule massage therapy immediately before your chiropractic adjustment so you take the full benefit of the combination.
Then the adjustment
With the surrounding muscles relaxed rather than guarding, the adjustment can do its work on the joint components involved.
Repeated where it helps
Ongoing sessions may prove most helpful if you live with a chronic pain condition. Multiple sessions usually offer the greatest benefits for treating an injury too.
Other treatments added as needed
Massage and adjustments sit alongside therapeutic ultrasound, muscle stimulation and corrective exercises where those suit the problem.
Problems We Pair Massage and Adjustments For
Dr. Reiche may prescribe massage therapy alongside your adjustments to address:
- Acute sprains and strains
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Neck or back pain
- Chronic headaches
- Repetitive motion injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthritis inflammation
- Prenatal discomfort
- Sleep problems
Common Questions About Combining Massage and Adjustments
Why massage before the adjustment rather than after?
Massage relaxes the body so the muscles do not resist the adjustment. Dr. Reiche may schedule the two back to back for exactly that reason.
How is this different from booking a massage on its own?
Here the massage is planned around your adjustments as part of one course of care. If you are looking at the massage side by itself, see therapeutic massage.
How many visits will it take?
It depends on what is being treated. Ongoing sessions may be most helpful with a chronic pain condition, and multiple sessions usually offer the greatest benefit for an injury.
Are any drugs involved?
No. The combination is drug-free — it is used to combat pain, increase range of motion and support your general health without medication.
How do I arrange it?
Contact our team at +1 (207) 571-8028 to schedule massage therapy, or book an appointment online.
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