Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic Massage at Chiropractic Center of Glastonbury is provided by Sue Lehman, B.S. Sports Medicine, LMT.

-Deep Tissue
-Myofascial Release
-Sports Massage
-Swedish
-Prenatal
-Infant
-Custom to Your Needs

Therapeutic Massage increases the effectiveness of chiropractic treatments and prepares the body for an adjustment. This helps the body's innate healing power by ensuring increased circulation of fluids and free flow of nerve impulses.

-Increases the effectiveness of chiropractic treatments
-Aids in preparing the body for chiropractic adjustments
-Helps relieve pain in muscles and related soft tissues
-Helps prevent future problems

Benefits of Massage

The therapeutic effects of massage are recognized by the personal and clinical experience, and supported by scientific research. They include:

-General relaxation
-Improved circulation
-Muscle relaxation
-Alleviation of certain kinds of muscular pain
-Improvement in cellular nutrition
-Relief from the negative side effects of stress
-Reduction of anxiety

Massage and Adjustments

Local massage is often used in preparation for an adjustment. Massage relieves tension and warms up the soft tissues in the area, making joints more pliable and more easily adjusted. Many chiropractors themselves (or an assistant) prepare an area with local massage.
A general massage (1/2 to 1 hour long) can also be good preparation for an adjustment. In addition to preparing the immediate area of concern, it helps you relax over all and become more receptive to other hands-on treatment.

Some find massage after an adjustment beneficial for further relaxation. With regular therapeutic massage, chiropractic adjustments may last longer.

Proper nutrition and exercise also plays a vital role in the recovery and maintenance process.

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