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Great Life Chiropractic & Massage |
6810 Ridge Ave Philadelphia 19128 |
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Family Based Wellness Practice |
215-483-6550 |
Chiropractic Massage
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Truth be told almost all of our patients loves to get massaged and that is why we added this service to our practice. The massage treatment also makes it easier for the doctor to adjust the spine because it warms up the area. Depending on your situation the massage will be done by the doctor (called trigger point therapy) or an extended massage by a licensed and credentialed massage therapist.
Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which, experts believe, accounts for 80%-90% of disease. Massage has been proven beneficial in treating cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity suppression, spinal cord injury, autism, post-operative surgery, age-related disorders, infertility, eating disorders, smoking cessation, and depression, to name just a few. Massage has many physiological effects, such as:
" Increased circulation to all areas of the body. This means that more oxygen goes to the tissues, enabling them to function more efficiently.
" Removal of toxins and waste products that build up in the tissues.
" Reduction in recovery time from certain injuries.
" Softening of the connective tissue that permeates the body, resulting in more relaxed muscles and more efficient organ function.
" Breaking of the pain-tension cycle, which helps prevent muscle strains and aches.
" Increased flexibility and joint mobility.
" Better muscular balance throughout the body, resulting in effective support for other healing modalities, such as chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation.
We have three massage therapists on staff who are ready to de-stress your body and give you that good overall feeling.