It’s easy to consider massage a luxury or indulgence, and there’s no question that a good massage can make you feel better and happier. But it’s so much more than that.
At Herald Square Chiropractic and Sport, we incorporate massage into wellness treatment plans. Massage and chiropractic care blend well together as supportive therapies, allowing you to get the most out of each.
So, what makes massage more than a mere extravagance? We’ve gathered five top wellness benefits you can gain from massage. Consider how these could benefit your daily life, and then contact our office to learn more.
Massage and chiropractic care do an excellent job of controlling inflammation and pain. However, massage works muscle tissue differently than chiropractic care. In fact, chiropractic care focuses more on hard tissue, bones, ligaments, tendons, and overall joint function.
Because it focuses on muscles, massage refreshes muscle tissue, works out myofascial knots and muscle pain, and improves joint support. Alternatively, chiropractic adjustments address the pain that stems from joint misalignment.
When muscles are tight and tense, the circulatory system struggles to supply nutrients to muscle tissue. Blood flow is a crucial part of muscle wellness. Deep tissue massage stimulates circulation throughout your muscle layers, improving function and mobility.
Massage is relaxing because it counteracts the physical changes that muscles undergo when you’re experiencing the chemical effects of stress on your body. Stress is the fight-or-flight response to sudden, threatening events, and it works well in short-term situations like accidents or dangerous situations.
Chronic stress forms from things like deadline pressure or the demands of a challenging task. When the stressful stimuli continue, the chemical changes run your body down over time. Massage relieves the physical effects of stress and can reduce the mental and emotional load you’re also carrying.
You don’t need to be traumatically injured to benefit from the recovery benefits of massage. Working hard creates micro-injuries in muscle tissue, which you feel as aches, soreness, and spasms.
The other benefits of massage combine to counter the effects of all manner of injury, including acute, temporary, and chronic. Whether you’re a serious athlete, weekend warrior, or simply work hard around your house and yard, you can be ready faster with the right massage regimen.
Combining massage and chiropractic care acts as a wellness multiplier. Speak with one of our chiropractors, and we’ll tell you chiropractic adjustments are easier when you undergo massage first. After massage, there’s no need to overcome tissue tightness to perform joint-balancing adjustments.
Contact our team at Herald Square Chiropractic and Sport to learn more about the benefits of incorporating massage into your wellness routine. Call or click to book your appointment with our Midtown Manhattan office today.
