Massage Therapy Specialist
Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center
Chiropractic located in Newark, DE
Massage therapy offers a variety of benefits to patients with all types of problems, from emotional stress to herniated discs. Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center proudly offers massage therapy to patients in Newark, Delaware, and the surrounding area. To learn more about this service, call the office today.
Massage Therapy Q & A
What’s massage therapy?
Massage therapy is a technique that involves the manipulation of the patient’s soft tissues. During massage therapy, the therapist focuses efforts on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. At Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center, doctors use massage therapy in conjunction with chiropractic care.
What are the benefits of using massage therapy in chiropractic care?
Massage therapy offers a variety of benefits to patients seeking chiropractic care. For example, massage can reduce the patient’s stress and tension, which adds to the effectiveness of other therapies. Massage therapy also alleviates pain and improves the patient’s mood. In addition, massage therapy is non-invasive, so it’s suitable for almost any patient.
The doctors at Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center often use massage as a supplement to spinal manipulation and other chiropractic treatments to produce better results.
What types of massage therapy are available?
Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center offers different types of massage therapy to meet the needs of each unique patient. Depending on the patient’s needs, the therapist uses these techniques to work on the back, arms, legs, head, neck, or shoulders.
When does Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center recommend massage therapy?
The doctors at Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center recommend massage therapy for patients with almost any type of ailment, from whiplash to migraines. In many cases, the doctor includes massage therapy in a comprehensive treatment program with other therapies, such as physical therapy and spinal manipulation.
Is massage therapy dangerous?
When performed properly, massage therapy is safe for almost any patient. Patients should avoid massage therapy if they have open wounds, burns, bleeding disorders, or known fractures in the treatment area. Before beginning massage therapy, the doctors at Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center discuss any potential risks with the patient.
Is massage therapy painful?
During the massage, patients should never experience pain. If the patient isn’t comfortable, the massage therapist is happy to adjust the level of pressure. After the massage, some patients experience mild soreness or tenderness that usually subsides by the next day. Patients reduce soreness by drinking plenty of fluids after the massage.
*Individual Results May Vary
Major Insurance Providers Accepted
At Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a list of some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed.