Massage Therapy

Wondering if massage therapy is the right treatment for you? Dr. Don Haygood at Essential Wellness of Burleson in Burleson, TX is committed to helping you choose the best healing path for your needs.

A massage can feel incredible, but it can do more than make you feel good. It can actually be used as a healing tool. Learn more about chiropractic massage below to understand why you should take advantage of this amazing treatment.

When you think of a massage, you probably imagine lying on a table with candles lit and relaxing music playing. There is nothing wrong with such things, but they are typically used for massages designed for recreation.

Chiropractic massage therapy is a bit different. Every stroke or ounce of pressure used is specifically designed to treat pain, tension, inflammation, and the symptoms of some medical conditions.

This is not to say that candles and music can’t be used or that chiropractic massage isn’t relaxing. The difference is that the bottom line is to enhance and promote healing.

Among other things, there are two important ways that chiropractic massage therapy works. First, it helps support and maintain your skeletal system, which is vital to your daily functions.

The second is that it relieves tension and improves blood flow and the circulation of vital nutrients to your neuromusculoskeletal system. This addresses pain, inflammation, and issues with the nerves.

Chiropractic massage can play a role in treating just about any condition you face, including:

Chiropractic massage is very beneficial, but it is typically more beneficial when used with other techniques. For example, Dr. Haygood at Essential Wellness of Burleson will often combine chiropractic massage with adjustments, decompression therapy, physical therapy, ultrasound therapy, and more to achieve the best results.