How Massage Can Help

Massage therapy has been used for thousands of years as a natural pain relief treatment. We use massage therapy in our Arlington, WA office, as it works great in conjunction with the chiropractic care that Dr. Ernst provides. Massage does much more than just feel good. It also offers many benefits as well. Some are physical and others are psychological, and here are just a few of each:

• Pain reduction (back, neck, shoulder, legs, arm, and headache pain)
• Enhanced range of motion and mobility
• Improved circulation
• Improved immune system function
• Enhanced sports performance
• Reduced depression and anxiety
• Increased levels of energy
• Decreased levels of fatigue
• Improved sleep
• Easier labor and delivery for expecting mothers
• Fewer stretch marks
• Reduced scar tissue

Advantages like these have been discovered to be especially helpful for individuals who suffer with chronic conditions such as arthritis and asthma. Therapeutic massage has also proven advantageous for burn injury patients, people with high blood pressure, and women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome. Even preterm infants have shown benefits with massage therapy as they have increased levels of weight gain.

To learn more about the massage therapy services we offer in Arlington, WA, give our office a call at (360) 659-8464.