Current research is demonstrating the effectiveness of chiropractic and children with conditions such as chronic ear aches, asthma, bedwetting, colic, and growing pains. If not, then please accept our invitation to good health and visit our office for a complimentary consultation and examination. About Massage Massage therapy has been used for centuries in both Western and Eastern cultures. Many early physicians referred to touch in their documents, mentioning the uses of pressure, rhythmic movements and the application of oils. Early in the 19th century, Heinrich Ling adapted and defined the massage strokes that form the basis of the Swedish method of massage, the most common practiced today.
Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to gain a therapeutic response.
It is effective in controlling chronic or acute pain, reducing stress and creating a sense of relaxation and well being. Therapeutic massage is used to help obtain relief from many specific problems, including low back pain, migraine and muscle tension headaches, whiplash, and neck and shoulder tension to name a few. Many private insurance companies cover therapeutic massage under their extended health care plans. Consult your plan and experience therapeutic massage. About Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that energy flows through channels in our bodies called meridians.