Are you in the Colombus, Ohio area, looking for a way to improve the results of your chiropractic treatment or relieve stress? Therapeutic massage is offered at Powell Chiropractic & Wellness, and may be very beneficial to you!

Therapeutic massage differs from traditional chiropractic treatment in that it involves the manipulation, pressing, and rubbing of soft tissues (such as muscles and tendons) rather than the manipulation of the skeletal system. This can provide many additional benefits to chiropractic treatment, such as stress relief, increased mobility, strengthened muscles, and pain relief. 

Stress Relief

Therapeutic massage at Powell Chiropractic & Wellness in Powell, Ohio can be very relaxing, and relieve both physical and psychological stresses. This happens because massage therapy helps increase the production of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These are neurotransmitters that help promote happiness and pleasure while reducing stress, tension, and anxiety. 

Therapeutic massage also reduces the stress hormone cortisol, thus decreasing heart rate and blood pressure - two things that increase as stress levels rise. 

Increased Mobility

Oftentimes, inflammation causes limited mobility and range of motion. Therapeutic massage at Powell Chiropractic & Wellness near Dublin, Ohio can reduce inflammation, making it easier for you to move around. It can also help to improve circulation and blood flow, which helps your muscles to reach their peak condition. 

Not only does therapeutic massage increase blood flow at the time of the massage session, it has been shown to improve blood circulation long after the massage is over. Improved blood flow helps promote the healing of damaged muscles which allows you to move around more comfortably.

Muscle Strength

Therapeutic massage at Powell Chiropractic & Wellness, close to Delaware, Ohio helps to strengthen your muscles, helping them to function more effectively while decreasing the likelihood of future injuries. 

Strong muscles are also better able to hold the skeletal system in alignment. Combining therapeutic massage with chiropractic adjustments helps you to feel better longer, as strengthened muscles better support the skeletal system. 

Pain Relief

At Powell Chiropractic & Wellness just around the corner from Westerville, Ohio, therapeutic massage can relieve tension, inflammation, and swelling from the muscles, which in turn relieves pain. Strong muscles also help prevent pain from reoccurring, as they are better able to hold the spine in alignment, maintaining the effects of the chiropractic adjustment. A well aligned spine decreases the likelihood of future pain. 

Increased Effectiveness of Chiropractic Treatment

Therapeutic massage helps to relax the muscles, providing stress relief, increased mobility, and increased muscle strength. Healthy muscles help hold chiropractic adjustments better, which ultimately results in pain relief. 

If you are in the Colombus, Ohio area, and are interested in how therapeutic massage may help improve your quality of life, reach out to Powell Chiropractic & Wellness for more information or to schedule an appointment!