Cedar Park Massage Therapy for Back Pain

Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A. offers massage therapy to patients in Cedar Park, Leander, Jonestown, Lago Vista, and the surrounding areas. Massage is more than just a luxurious spa treatment; it is also an effective healing technique. At our chiropractic clinic, we use massage therapy in conjunction with other therapies to relieve back pain, neck pain, knee pain, joint pain, and headaches.

Massage can range from light stroking to deep tissue Active Release Technique (ART). During massage therapy, the therapist rubs and manipulates the skin, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The skin is the largest soft tissue in the body and massage increases the circulation and blood flow in the skin. It also increases blood flow in all the soft tissues. This increased circulation promotes healing and simultaneously releases toxins trapped in the tight soft tissues of the neck and back. Massage also energizes the lymphatic system and increases endorphin production. Both of these side effects boost the immune system and help to prevent disease. Moreover, massage therapy can be used to reduce scar tissue and relax injured tendons and ligaments.

Best of all, massage therapy is excellent for relieving back pain, headaches, and migraines. It is also an effective treatment for terminal chronic pain and neck pain. Our Cedar Park chiropractor, Dr. Tuggle, finds that massage therapy is particularly useful for rehabilitating whiplash injuries caused by auto accidents. Used in conjunction with other chiropractic techniques, massage has been known to drastically reduce or even eliminate headache and migraines, and it can substantially reduce a patient’s reliance upon oral pain medications.

Massage Therapy Benefits  

Cedar Park massage therapy is also beneficial in helping athletes prepare for and recover from a big game. Massage helps athletes prepare and restore their most heavily used muscle groups. Sports enthusiasts also use localized massage to manage specific sports injury. Knee pain and plantar fasciitis, also known as acute heel pain, both benefit from massage. Acute heel pain is common in long distance runners, and it is caused by small tears in the plantar fascia tendon that extends along the bottom of the foot. Massage combined with other non-surgical chiropractic treatments, such as Active Release Technique, administered by our chiropractor can be used to heal plantar fasciitis and other localized sports injuries.

Massage therapy is also used as a stress management tool. Stress exacerbates all types of illnesses and injuries, including back pain and headaches. Regular therapy gives patients a time to relax and focus on wellness. Investing time and money into your own self-care is important for maintaining a happy and healthy life.

There are many different types and levels of massage. You, the therapist, and our chiropractor will decide together which type of massage is best for your injury or back pain. Our chiropractor will oversee your massage therapy treatment to ensure that your massages are targeted to maximize recovery and relief. After the therapy is over, drink plenty of water to help flush the released toxins out of your system. A hot bath or a hot shower can be used to relieve any after-therapy soreness. Call us at 512-257-2225 to find out more.