Many people ask me if it is appropriate for them to receive a massage while under chiropractic care. In order to understand my answer it is important to understand what are the specific goals of each treatment. Massage works specifically with the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body. It is designed to increase blood flow, lymphatic flow and healing of the area being worked on. It is also designed to help relax the muscle tissue and make the patient feel better. There are many different types of massage out there with many other treatment goals, however the general spa style massage is focused on these aspects. In contrast, chiropractic works with the joints of the spine, pelvis and extremities in order to improve the function, range of motion and alignment of the affected areas. Chiropractic also strives to improve the function of the nervous system which is housed and protected by the spine. When this is accomplished, the body's in born ability to heal itself is able to be expressed or enhanced.
Now that you understand the goals of the respective treatments the obvious answer is "Of course!" Chiropractic and massage used in conjunction with each other are a great tool for improving the quality and quantity of life for all people. To learn more about chiropractic and massage please go to http://www.powaywellness.com/ or http://hubpages.com/hub/spinal-health
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