Massage Therapy

At Desiring Health Specific Chiropractic, patients from Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania can enjoy a broad array of massage therapy techniques custom-tailored to suit their medical needs for overall health and wellness, as well as a reduction of stress and tension.

What is the benefit of massage therapy?

• It can help posture stress. According to the United States department of Labor, 39% of Americans in 2016 spent most of their job sitting down. Most posture stress is in the upper back and neck. However, if you schedule a regular massage, it will help the imbalance.
• It eases muscle pain. Massage therapy increases and improves the circulation in your feet, hands, and more.
• It can help feelings of anxiety and depression. Massage therapy can help you relax, not only your physical but mental state as well.
• It may improve sleep. Massage therapy can help promote restful sleep for those who don’t see much of it.
• It can boost immunity and relieve headaches. It may improve not only your central nervous system, but your overall health as well.
  

What are the types of massage I can choose from?

• Swedish: a gentle form of massage--helps relax the muscles and reenergize.
• Deep tissue: helps deep muscle injuries with firm pressure.
• Sports: similar to the Swedish, it focuses more on specific sport injuries.
• Trigger Point: focuses on areas in deep muscle fiber, specific to injury or overuse of the muscle.
• Neuromuscular: similar to Trigger Point, it can be the most effect on the back.
• Prenatal: offered to pregnant mothers who are often in need of release from discomfort caused by carrying the child.
• Cranial Sacral: alleviates stress within the head bone, spinal column, and sacrum.
• Assisted Stretching: can help alleviate muscle pain after workouts, with the help of a professional massage therapist. It can also help boost your mobility.
  

What can I expect during a massage?

• You will be asked about your medical history, including the recent symptoms you have related to the pain.
• If pressure if too light or too hard, let your massage therapist know. They will gladly accommodate to what feels good to you. Occasionally, there will be a sensitive spot in your muscle tissue that may feel different depending on how much pressure is applied.  

What can I expect after a massage?

• No matter what kind of massage you choose, you should feel relaxed after the massage.
• You may even feel less tension in certain parts of your body, and you may feel more lucid movement than you have before.
• The feeling of anxiety and depression may lighten if you have experienced these in the past.
• Encourage yourself to come back and continue massage therapy if you think you may have chronic pain.