Massage Therapy Benefits Daily Life

Massage therapy follows the fundamental principle that the body can heal and regulate itself. The main focus is on the muscle systems of the body. In the event of muscle imbalances, shortenings, or tightenings, opposing muscles can become strained. As a result, you may experience pain, weakened circulation, and other problems. Massage therapy increases range of motion and reduces stress by stretching and softening muscle groups. Discover the benefits massage therapy offers in your daily life.

Massage Therapy Increases Range of Motion

Massage therapy often provides an increased range of motion. Motion is restricted, and pain increases when joints and muscles are stiff. Massage therapy helps to loosen muscles and, as a result of relaxed and flexible muscles, joints can move more freely. By stretching the muscle fibers, flexibility increases throughout the body.

Furthermore, massage enhances muscle tone through the stimulation of muscle reflexes. The fibers of the muscle adhere together when they aren't moving correctly and consistently, causing "knots". As a result, the range of motion becomes restricted. In addition, the muscle cannot function properly if adhesions build up and the muscle is less flexible. These adhesions or knots can be prevented from forming between the muscle fibers through transverse strokes.

Massage Therapy Improves Recovery

The most common cause of muscle damage is injury, surgery, or overuse. Damaged muscles activate the body's natural healing process, which aims to repair them. However, a build up of tension, swelling, and poor circulation reduce healing, resulting in slower recovery. To recover from an injury, you must increase your flexibility and strength. Adding massage therapy to the recovery process can provide benefits including improving circulation, reducing stress, relaxing muscles, helping to transport nutrients and oxygen to vital organs and tissues and making injured areas more flexible, resulting in a quicker recovery.

Massage Therapy Promotes Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Massage therapy relaxes muscles by increasing blood circulation and temperature. When friction is applied to the skin, temperature increases. An increase in temperature results in blood circulating more easily through the muscles, removing waste products and relieving tension. In addition, massage therapy releases endorphins, which provide stress reduction and calm the nervous system. Relaxation and calmness are conveyed when massage stimulates feel-good hormones called endorphins. As endorphins are released, stress-related hormones decrease, promoting relaxation and stress reduction.

Where Can You Find Massage Therapy?

Known throughout the Newnan community for its chiropractic services, Healthy Life Chiropractic also offers massage therapy. Massages are a great way to relax and reduce stress. Together, chiropractic care and massage provide measurable, long-term benefits. Contact us today for more information about how chiropractic and massage therapy can benefit you and your family.

Patient Reviews

"Very pleased with the practice. The service is excellent and everyone seems to truly care about you as a person first. Most businesses see customers or money walking in, but these practitioners love what they do. It shows."

- Patty Uzar

"I've been with Healthy Life for many years. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The services offered are very beneficial to my wellness routine. I receive massages and adjustments regularly. They offer many packages and sales that makes it affordable for me. I have recently tried the hyperbaric chamber for both recovery and general health. This is has been really helpful since I exercise often and intensely. I have also noticed an improvement in my brain fog which comes from normal aging and day to day stress. Dr. Rob and Dr. Tina are very good chiropractors who make sure they are providing a complete wellness exam and service. I continue to maintain a healthy body and recover quickly from my day to day activities. Overall, I would recommend Healthy Life Chiropractic."

- Rachelle Prevost

"I absolutely love Healthy Life! The staff is wonderful and helpful! The doctors are amazing! I hurt my back a few months ago exercising, and nothing seemed to help! I went in for a routine visit, and explained. I was consistent with my adjustments, muscle stim and massage and within a few weeks, I am back to exercising without pain! I am a Flight Attendant, so closing overhead bins and pushing a heavy cart are necessary for my job, so I appreciate them keeping my healthy and not missing work! My foot levelers are a game changer! The best investment!

My update yesterday validated what my body told me! I am back to almost 100% You will love them!"

- Melissa Beach

"I am very grateful for the care I receive from the entire staff and doctors at HLC! They are very attentive to my specific health, well-being, and pain relief needs. I take advantage of the fact that I can go for chiropractic care, massage, therapy, supplements, pain relief, and more. It’s great to enter the practice and know that I will be treated like family."

- Jan Tardie

"I was experiencing a lot of pain in my feet following the birth of my son. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet. After seeing my PCP and being prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, I looked into the benefits of Chiropractic care. I was in so much pain from the plantar fasciitis that is because difficult for me to walk. I was unable to carry my newborn and walk because I was concerned for his safety. As part of my care plan, custom orthotics were recommended. Within days of receiving my orthotics I had a reduction in my pain. Regular Chiropractic visits and my orthotics have allowed me to be able to care for my son again!"

- Erica Payne

"I worked for Wal-Mart for 20 years walking on hard floors 10 hours a day. I felt a horrible pain in my right hip/buttocks area and could not bend or walk. My sister did a little research and recommended Healthy Life Chiropractic- They do EVERYTHING! After the first treatment, the pain was gone! After being educated on my problems, they worked on my whole body and it feels 100% better. I have never been a good sleeper, but I am sleeping much better and get up in the morning ready to go! I have never felt better!"

- Michael Chambers

"My daughter came in to see Dr. Rob for possible curve in her spine. She was officially diagnosed with scoliosis after her evaluation. As parents, we were having a hard time wrapping out heads around what that meant for our beautiful 8 year old girl. Dr. Rob, Dr. Tina, and the whole staff at Healthy Life Chiropractic have been phenomenal! After 2 months of treatment- regular adjustments and exercises- we are seeing a huge improvement! Her hips are aligned now, her feet meet properly, and she is feeling better all around. We haven’t retaken her x-rays yet- not until we’ve done treatment for a whole year- but based off our experience, and results we’ve seen so far, I am confident that her curve has not gotten worse and has probably even improved!"

- Margaret Wearne

"I began my chiropractic care in October 2017 because of increased pain and decreased mobility in my left hip that had gotten increasingly worse over the previous 4-5 months. I love that I have been able benefit from whole body treatment that in turn has almost completely taken away the issues I was experiencing with my hip. I am so grateful for feeling good again and I highly recommend Healthy Life for your chiropractic care and total life wellness."

- Cindy Chaisson

“The online store is wonderful. It is very convenient for those busy and always on the go. I love all the purchase options. From supplements to oils and even honey can be purchased from your computer or smart phone. I look forward to a search option becoming available as there are so many products offered.”

–Vermillion Himes

"I have been a patient at Healthy Life Chiropractic for over 3 years! After driving several hundred miles a week and spending time on the computer for work, I not only get regular adjustments, I utilize the massage therapists as well. I've recently begun using, with success, Standard Process supplements and Doterra Essential Oils. I appreciate the holistic approach to care by all of the staff at Healthy Life!"

-Debbie Fambro