Why Dr. Robert Higginbottom Recommends Chiropractic Paired With Massage
Chiropractic care is good for your health. Massage therapy is good for your health. So what do you get when you pair the two together? Even better, lasting results. Our Chicago chiropractor, Dr. Robert Higginbottom, explains why he recommends chiropractic care paired with massage therapy, and the benefits you can experience.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a powerful way to help you get out of pain and stay pain-free through spinal and joint manipulation. Our chiropractor can identify and treat misalignments, which can take strain or pressure off irritated nerves and/or muscles. Your body is designed to move a certain way. When your spine or joints aren’t moving properly, it hurts. Chiropractic can help reverse that.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy excels at treating soft tissue through practiced techniques that relax muscles, release tension, and help get your blood flowing freely again. The human body is very good at storing tension, but the good news is massage therapy is very good at coaxing your body to release it.
Benefits of Pairing Chiropractic With Massage
While both treatments are wonderful on their own, research has shown that pairing the two together provides great health benefits.
What can happen when you only receive chiropractic care when your muscles are tight is that your bones will slowly slide back into the misalignment our chiropractor helped them out of. However, when you get a massage as well, those relaxed muscles are able to hold the adjustment properly, leading to better and more lasting results.
Pairing massage with chiropractic care is also shown to:
- Improve blood flow: Loose muscles and aligned bones allow blood to flow better.
- Improve immune function: Your body needs good blood flow and nerve function for your immune system to work properly.
- Increase flexibility: Flexibility helps you avoid pain and injury.
- Improve range of motion: Healthy range of motion also helps you avoid pain and injury.
Schedule an Appointment for Affordable Chiropractic Care in Chicago
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of chiropractic care and massage therapy in Chicago, IL, contact us today at Lifestyle Rejuvenation Medical Group. Dr. Higginbottom has been serving the community with chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, and health education and treats anyone from newborns to senior citizens. You can schedule your appointment online or call us at (773) 667-9053 to learn more.
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