Both chiropractic care and massage therapy are incredibly effective at relieving pain and tension while improving your overall health. When combined into one treatment plan, the results are increased significantly. Let’s learn more about how these two treatment methods at Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic can benefit you.

How Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy Differ 

Chiropractic care is focused on the hard tissues of the body, such as the bones. Although chiropractic treatments can impact the health of the muscular and nervous systems, they are focused on manipulating the hard tissues. Massage therapy focuses on the soft tissues of the body – specifically the muscles. It, too, can have a direct impact on the nerves, bones, and discs, but it is designed to manipulate the soft tissues.

How They Complement One Another 

Chiropractic techniques and massage therapy have a cause-and-effect relationship with one another. Your bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons are all interconnected and have a direct impact on each other. For example, when your muscles are tense, it can affect how well your spine holds up to the task. When your spine is misaligned, it can cause your muscles to overcompensate.

By combining chiropractic care and massage therapy, your chiropractor is able to address issues throughout the entire neuromusculoskeletal system. This includes both the root cause and the symptoms. As your muscles loosen up, our chiropractor can provide more effective adjustments. As the spine is more effectively realigned, it takes unnecessary pressure off of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In short, combining the two therapies is one of the best ways to get a comprehensive treatment plan with incredible results.

Experience the Power for Yourself at Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic

Don’t just take our word for it, schedule an appointment at Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic to experience the benefits for yourself. Call our team today at (616) 696-2688 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.