Massaging Your Health in Richmond

Whether you just want to maintain a high degree of overall wellness or you need to address a specific physical condition, you might be surprised at how dramatically massage can improve your health. In fact, this form of therapy is so helpful that we offer it alongside our other services at Ambrose Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic, LLC.

When your body is massaged, circulation to the body part being treated increases, feeding extra oxygen and nutrients to tissues that need it. Massage also helps those tissues to dispose of lactic acid and other substances that can cause pain or inflammation. Beyond this general description, however, different techniques tend to yield different specific benefits. For instance, the well-known Swedish variety employs light strokes that stimulate blood flow near the skin surface, relaxing muscles and allowing for speedier healing of superficial injuries. The technique’s effectiveness can be enhanced through the placement of hot stones on the body. By contrast, deep tissue work uses stronger manipulations to relieve chronic “knots” in the muscles and help release scar tissue, providing direct relief while also helping your chiropractor perform more effective adjustments.

Some massages are meant to serve specific situations. Sports massages help athletes limber up safely and efficiently before upcoming events and return their muscles to a relaxed state afterward. Pre-natal massages help relieve the water retention and muscle strains associated with pregnancy. Busy employees on the go can enjoy a soothing break with a quick but effective chair session that relaxes the upper body in a matter of minutes.

Advice from Our Chiropractor

Are you not sure which technique is right for you? Find out at our clinic! We can determine precisely where your muscle tension originates, organize a series of massages as part of a larger physical therapy regimen, or perform chair massages that will having you feeling terrific for the rest of your demanding workday. We want to be your Richmond massage resource!

Have you ever undergone deep tissue or other techniques to treat an injury? Tell us your story!