Treatment
Massage Therapy in Saco, ME
Massage therapy does more than help you unwind. At our Saco office it is used to ease back pain, release muscle tension and support the rest of your chiropractic care.
After a stressful week at work, plenty of people look forward to a relaxing massage. Massage therapy offers the body more than that. If you are seeing a chiropractor for back pain or a curved spine, Dr. Reiche may recommend starting massage therapy as part of improving your overall health.
What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy involves manipulating muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues in the body. It is often used to relieve stress, reduce pain and improve overall wellness. Patients might find that regular sessions are an effective tool for managing chronic pain, reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality.
How Massage Therapy Helps With Back Pain
Massage therapy can be an effective treatment for back pain. It can reduce muscle tension and improve circulation, both of which help to relieve pain and discomfort. We might use various techniques to target specific areas of the body, releasing tension and promoting relaxation.
Because better circulation also helps promote healing from different kinds of injury, massage is often useful during recovery as well as for pain that has been there a while.
What People Come to Us For
Massage therapy is used here for both physical and mental health:
- Back pain and muscle soreness
- Muscle tension that will not let go
- Stress and anxiety
- Poor sleep quality
- Managing chronic pain
- Circulation, and recovery from injury
How Massage Fits Into Your Care
Talk to Dr. Reiche first
Massage is recommended as part of a wider plan. For back pain or a curved spine it is usually one piece of the treatment rather than the whole of it.
A drug-free session
Massage therapy does not need drugs to give you pain relief, and nothing about it is invasive.
Combined with chiropractic care
It can be used alongside other types of chiropractic care as a natural way of managing pain.
Before you commit to something bigger
Ask us about massage before undergoing surgery or continuing on prescription pain medication. Combined with chiropractic care, it may help you avoid surgery for your condition or injury.
Common Questions About Massage Therapy
Is massage therapy only for relaxation?
No. Relieving stress is one use of it, but massage therapy is also used to reduce pain, ease muscle tension and soreness, improve circulation and support sleep quality.
Can massage therapy help my back pain?
It can be an effective treatment for back pain, because it reduces muscle tension and improves circulation. Dr. Reiche will tell you whether it suits your particular back problem.
Will I have to take anything for it to work?
No. Massage therapy is drug-free and non-invasive, which is why it is often used for pain relief and pain management alongside chiropractic care.
Can I have massage therapy with my chiropractic treatment?
Yes, and it is often planned that way. See chiropractic massage therapy for how the two are combined in one course of care.
How do I get started?
Call Active Chiropractic at +1 (207) 571-8028 for more information, or book an appointment to talk it through with Dr. Reiche.
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