Chiropractic Massage Therapy

At Elswick Chiropractic & Associates it is our philosophy that no one discipline has all of the answers to pain. It has been our experience that one is not able to separate the muscles from the bones and joints when it comes to focusing on treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Thus, we have developed a soft tissue treatment program for those patients who suffer from significant muscle-related pain syndromes. A team of massage therapists, licensed by the Kentucky Regulatory Board for Massage Therapy, is available to assist the physicians in our treatment programs. The highly trained and skilled therapists are available by appointment for numerous forms of generalized massage therapy techniques.

Deep Tissue Massage

This treatment goes deeper into muscle fibers to promote healthier soft tissue and mobility of the muscle.

Theraputic Massage

This treatment focuses on specific areas of chronic and acute pain in the body, and uses specialized techniques for pain reduction, increased range of motion and overall mobility.

Orthopedic Massage

This treatment focuses on increasing the health of soft tissue and the surrounding joints by incorporating deep tissue, myofascial and trigger point therapy and assisted stretching.

Sports Massage

A focus on the athlete or weekend warrior, this treatment targets muscle groups used in the specific sport and incorporates assisted stretching, deep tissue massage and hydrotherapy.

Pre-Natal Massage

This treatment focuses on the mother-to-be in the second and third trimesters only and is wonderful in reducing common ailments when pregnant: low back pain, sciatic, swelling, neck pain, and foot discomfort. This treatment also increases overall relaxation.

Craniosacral Massage

This soft touch method releases resrictions in the craniosacral system (membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord) allowing improvement in the functioning of the central nervous system and enhancing the body's natural healing processess.

Myofascial Massage

This treatment involves the stretching of connective tissue in the body to reduce muscle tension, pain and to increase flexibility.

Massage has many physiological effects, such as:

• Increased circulation to all areas of the body. This means that more oxygen goes to the tissues, enabling them to function more efficiently.
• Removal of toxins and waste products that build up in the tissues.
• Reduction in recovery time from certain injuries.
• Softening of the connective tissue that permeates the body, resulting in more relaxed muscles and more efficient organ function.
• Breaking of the pain-tension cycle, which helps prevent muscle strains and aches.
• Increased flexibility and joint mobility.
• Better muscular balance throughout the body, resulting in effective support for other healing modalities, such as chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation.