Massage Therapy

Our chiropractors will conduct various tests and may require imaging tests, such as x-rays and CT scans, to identify the exact cause of your pain to understand what type of massage therapy you will benefit from. Some common forms of massage therapy we offer and our Kitchener and Owen Sound clinics include:

• Deep Tissue Massage
  Our massage therapists will use this technique to treat chronic defects near the bones. The therapy involves applying continuous pressure using slow, deep strokes to the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues to clear strains by breaking up the scar tissue that develops after an injury to reduce tension in muscular and tissue rigidities. It also improves your healing by reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow to the affected area. This type of massage can be used to treat a specific area or the body as a whole.
• Trigger Point Massage
  Trigger points are sensitive areas of tight muscles caused by injuries or overuse. Our massage therapists will apply pressure to relax the muscles to reduce tension and pain. The procedure also increases blood flow to the affected area to improve your body’s natural healing process. You may be required to receive this procedure regularly to enhance your pain management.
• Sports Massage Therapy
  This is a manual manipulation of muscles to help patients recover from injuries caused during sports and other physical activities. Our massage therapists will examine the impact of damage to the muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments for appropriate treatment. The procedure incorporates other massage techniques, including deep tissue and trigger point, to enhance pain management.