The Adkore clinical massage therapy practice focuses on specific medical goals. Clinical massage is an effective tool in addressing repetitive motion injuries, neuromuscular conditions, chronic headaches, auto accident injuries, and many other ailments.

 

Adkore therapists use a variety of procedures--including neuromuscular massage and stretching--to address the area of the body specified by each patient's treatment plan. A combination of the following techniques may be used to help you accomplish your recovery goals.

 

Swedish. Gentle to medium pressure massage strokes performed in rhythmic and long-flowing, non-specific motions to promote general relaxation and a feeling of overall well-being.

 

Deep tissue. Deep pressure massage strokes targeted at the deeper structures of  muscles and fascia in the body. Primarily done to promote therapeutic healing to the body's soft tissues. Strokes are deep and slow.

 

Trigger point. A very specific massage technique that involves locating specific trigger points (often felt as knots)  in muscles and applying focused pressure to the point. Additional pressure is slowly and progressively applied as the path/tenderness of the point eases up. Quite effective in relieving muscle pain that could be the result of chronic activities (such as cradling the phone) or acute activities (such as whiplash).

 

Medical massage. Sometimes defined as "medically necessary massage" and usually prescribed by a physician. Generally practiced in relation to a specific goal focused on improving the health of a patient. Helpful to individuals who suffer from an assortment of health conditions, including repetitive motion injuries, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, muscle spasms, neuromuscular conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chronic headaches, whiplash, rotator cuff injuries, and soft tissue injuries.

 

Due to the rise in economic uncertainty, the medical community is seeing a rise in chronic stress-related symptoms such as lowered immune systems, increased anxiety and depression, loss of sleep, and the rise of unhealthy behaviors such as emotional eating. Increased blood pressure, fatigue, headaches, neck pain, weight gain, and the inability to concentrate can all be correlated to stress.

 

It's vital to keep our health in check during these hard times. Regular chiropractic maintenance can help prevent the negative effects of stress by keeping the nervous system in balance and reducing muscle tension.

 

In these difficult days, it's essential to stay healthy so we can cope the best we can . . . and help others do the same.