Learn How Different Types of Massage Therapy Help Your Body

Do you feel tired, achy, or stressed? Our Manhattan, KS massage therapy services can help. Depending on your pain management needs, our massage therapist may focus on back or neck pain, muscle spasms or other problem areas within the body.

Massage Therapy Enhances Pain Management

Below, our chiropractor discusses how different styles of massage therapy address four common health complaints.

Problem: “I’m feeling tired, stressed and achy.”
Solution: Swedish Massage
This relaxing massage therapy style uses light to medium pressure to relieve stress, reduce pain and enhance relaxation. Massage lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress, while increasing endorphin levels. Patients feel calm and centered following Swedish massage.

Problem: “I need a drug-free pain management solution for my chronic back pain.”
Solution: Deep Tissue Massage
A deep tissue massage uses medium to deep pressure to target deep within the body’s layers of muscles and connective tissues. This therapeutic massage is beneficial for patients with chronic back pain and neck pain due to postural problems, repetitive strain or an accident injury. Each massage session focuses on the targeted region and incorporates stretching to enhance overall results.

Problem: “I’m struggling with pregnancy-related back pain.”
Solution: Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is a gentle, relaxing massage style that is increasing popular with expectant mothers. This massage style helps relieve pain that is due to the changes and stresses of pregnancy. Treatments help reduce aches and pains, decrease swelling, minimize anxiety, and enhance the mind/body connection, preparing expectant mothers for a successful natural birth.

Problem: “I stand on my feet all day and they really ache!”
Solution: Reflexology Massage
This massage therapy style is based on an ancient method that naturally stimulates internal organs by applying pressure to different points along the feet. Reflexology massage releases toxins and waste from the body and helps to restore balance to the internal organs. These relaxing massages not only enhance whole body health, but also stimulate circulation through the feet, providing relief for individuals who stand on their feet all day.

Have you tried massage for pain management?