How Chiropractic and Massage Work Together

Most people realize the benefits of chiropractic and recognize the relaxation effects of massage therapy. But did you know that getting both massage and chiropractic care can enhance your treatment results. Many chiropractors work with licensed massage therapist because they are complementary. Your muscles and joints work together through coordinated movement orchestrated by your nervous system via your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. After massage you muscles are more relaxed, making it easier for your chiropractor to mobilize restricted spinal segments thus reducing nervous system irritation and promoting natural healing. Coupling chiropractic and massage can also:

• Improve nerve function
• Increase blood flow and healing
• Increase flexibility
• Improve overall range of motion
• Help your body hold the changes made by your chiropractic adjustment

While our doctors often provide therapeutic muscle work, in addition to your chiropractic adjustment, they will sometimes recommend one or more sessions with a licensed massage therapist as part of your plan of care. We are fortunate to have Body Balance, owned by Chris Lueckenotte, LMT, on site to help us provide the best care possible to our patients.

Contact our office to get established with one of our chiropractic doctors and learn more about how chiropractic care and massage can improve your health and well-being.

A Variety of Massage Options

Chris can provide deep tissue therapy to relieve deep muscular tension or he can give a Swedish massage to help lower overall pain and address pinpoint areas using trigger point therapy. He uses a variety of myofascial techniques and tailors your massage to your needs. Also, because our clinic has a special interest in women’s health and pregnancy, Chris has had years of prenatal massage experience and has special pregnancy pillows to make positioning pregnant moms more comfortably.

Massage Options

Swedish Massage

• A traditional massage using lotion or oil. Swedish Massage promotes deep relaxation while reducing tension and stress in the body. The level of pressure is adjusted to each individual’s preference.

Deep Tissue (Myofascial Release)

• This technique addresses the deeper layers of the tissues, releasing deep muscular tension and pain. It is extremely effective in chronic musculoskeletal complaints such as headaches, neck, low back discomfort, sciatica, etc.

Sports Massage Deep Tissue

• Sports Massage is for professional and/or weekend warrior athletes. This form of massage uses cutting edge techniques to replenish fresh oxygenated blood to the muscles before and after a sporting activity. It is useful in preventing injuries; it speeds up recovery time, reduces the delayed onset of muscular soreness, improves flexibility, and increases performance.

Pregnancy Massage

• Pregnancy massage is both comforting and soothing. Therapeutic techniques help support a mother and relieve her discomfort during and after pregnancy. Our clinic provides special pregnancy pillows used during the massage to allow the expectant mother to lie comfortably and safely in a facedown position.

Trigger Point Therapy (Neuromuscular)

• Trigger Point Therapy is used to target points of stress within a tense muscle. Using very advanced techniques, the therapist is able to help release the tension within the muscle. Pain is often associated with this technique, but good communication between the client and the therapist makes this technique extremely effective.

Massage Pricing

Swedish Massage

30 Minutes - $45

60 Minutes - $65

90 Minutes - $105

Deep Tissue

30 minutes - $50

60 Minutes - $75

90 Minutes - $110

Prenatal Massage Pricing

Prenatal Swedish Massage

30 Minutes - $45

60 Minutes - $65

90 Minutes - $105

Prenatal Deep Tissue

30 minutes - $50

60 Minutes - $75

90 Minutes - $110

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Other Services

Our quality care is tailored specifically to your needs based on what your chiropractic physician observes. That’s because our chiropractic physicians takes a natural healthcare approach to address the source of your problem and make recommendations specific to your lifestyle, rather than providing general treatment and wellness advice.