Chiropractic Care Combined with Massage Therapy

Massage has many therapeutic benefits, especially when used in conjunction with chiropractic care. At the Pain Relief Center in Los Angeles we offer  many  different types of massage therapy. There are 15 massage therapists on our Beverly Hills staff to provide supplemental services to the chiropractor’s treatment plan.

Massage therapy is the deliberate manipulation of body tissue and muscle, along with joint movement and stretching, to relieve pain.  The different types of massage available at the Pain Relief Center in LA are Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu, Sports, Prenatal, and Deep Tissue massage. Each type of massage has a particular benefit to target back pain or a specific muscle group.

Massage Therapy to Relieve Back and Body Pain

Not far from downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills is host to a variety of sites, spectacles, and personalities. Just as each LA resident has unique tastes and personalities, so does each Pain Relief Center patient. Every patient has an individualized treatment plan which may include services from both a chiropractor and massage therapist. The massage therapists at the Center are capable of administering a variety of massages to address each patient’s needs. Of the six types of massages available in our Los Angeles office, Swedish massage is the most widely known.

Created in Sweden by Per Henrik Ling, a Swedish massage focuses on the muscles and the connective tissues for the benefits of relaxation and rehabilitation.  While Swedish massage therapy is the most common type of massage, Thai massage is considered an “ancient bodywork system.”  Thai massage is the slow application of pressure to the body along with stretching and rocking motions in order to release energy in the body.

In addition to Swedish massage, two other common types of massage are Sports and Deep Tissue.  A Sports massage helps prevent injuries in athletes and active individuals, as well as aids the recovery from athletic-related injuries. Both preventative and restorative, Sports massage incorporates the techniques of Swedish massage along with tools such as hydrotherapy, compression, and joint movement to target the needs of high-performance athletes. Deep Tissue massage is an intensive restorative treatment for back pain and other chronic pains, such as whiplash.  Deep Tissue massage is also commonly called a Deep Muscle massage as it includes massage of the muscles and soft tissues to repair muscle damage and relieve pain from sports injuries.

Similar to Thai massage, Shiatsu massage has evolved over centuries of practice. The Japanese term Shiatsu translates to “finger pressure” and is a combination of acupuncture and Japanese massage techniques.  The goal of a Shiatsu massage is to balance the body’s flow of energy, thereby relieving pain, stress, or tension.

In addition to chiropractic and massage services, the Center’s Beverly Hills office also offers acupuncture to patients. Lastly, the Pain Relief Center offers the services of massage therapists that specialize in Pre-natal massages. This massage addresses the common complaints of pregnant women, such as lower back pain and soreness in the legs and feet.

Living in Los Angeles can be a wonderful experience but also can induce stress and other ailments associated with a busy lifestyle. The comprehensive chiropractic care, massage therapy, and acupuncture offered at the Beverly Hills Pain Relief Center offers a unique combination of treatment and relaxation for each patient to suit their needs.