How Massage Therapy Benefits Students

The benefits of massage therapy extend beyond adults. A licensed professional can perform massages starting as early as infancy. Stress, mood, and behavioral problems can all be improved with massage therapy for kids. For this reason, the benefits of massage therapy are helpful for students returning to school. Discover how massage therapy can provide stress relief and improve focus.

Massage Therapy Provides Stress Relief

There are a lot of students who are stressed these days! However, your child doesn't have to struggle this year because one of the main benefits of massage therapy is stress relief. Massage therapy boosts dopamine levels, the "feel-good" hormone while lowering cortisol levels, the "stress hormone."

Massage Therapy Promotes Sleep

The benefits of massage therapy include reduced fatigue and improved sleep. In addition, massage therapy can give your child the rest they need to remain focused and healthy. Aside from reducing levels of the "stress hormone" cortisol, massage therapy also increases serotonin levels, a precursor to melatonin, a neurotransmitter vital for sleep.

Massage Therapy Improves Focus and Attention

Massage therapy has been shown to help ADHD students improve their mood and classroom performance. Additionally, up to 30%-50% of young people regularly suffer from headaches, making it challenging to study and sleep. Massage relieves tension headaches effectively so your child can stay focused throughout the day.

Massage Therapy Boosts the Immune System

Massage therapy increases our immune system's ability to fight off viruses by boosting our natural killer T cells and lymphocytes, thereby protecting us from infection and disease. But unfortunately, a classroom full of stressed students together all day creates a breeding ground for germs. So, give your child's immunity a boost because research shows that even one massage session can produce measurable biological effects!

Get Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Care at Healthy Life Chiropractic

Combining chiropractic adjustments with massage therapy promotes the health and wellness of patients of all ages. These treatments work together to provide relief faster. Our chiropractors and massage therapists at Healthy Life Chiropractic can help elevate your and your family's health and wellness. So, what are you waiting for? Schedule a consultation for your child so that they may find stress relief and improved focus for the upcoming school year.

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"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!"

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- 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."

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"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

"I have been coming to Healthy Life Chiropractic for over a year now. The treatments I receive give me such a relief of stress. The personnel is a big part of my relief. They are terrific and very professional. Dr. Tina is very educated in her field. Between treatments and supplements, I am feeling much better. I would, and have, recommend Dr. Tina to my friends." 

- Sandy Cooper

"Thank you so much for your wonderful care. Regardless of whether I am a weekly patient or MIA for a bit. Your office is friendly and encouraging and SOOOO helpful. Thank you!"

-Sarah O'Callaghan

"Rhonda was very helpful when changing my appointment time. My adjustment was handled with expediency. And Kristi's massage was perfect!"

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