Chiropractic care and deep tissue massage

[big4rt]

Is it wise to have both done at the same time? If so, which should I do first and at what time intervals?

 

[Sassy69]

If you have a chiro who has an LMT on staff they can tell you which to do first -- may also depend on what exactly you are having addressed. Any chiro who you see for more than just an occassionally adjustment who doesn't recommend a massage therapist I would leave immediately -- the massage supports the chiro work because the muscles support the bone adjustments. But also you may need an adjustment to set something correctly in order to continue w/ the massage. If you are getting a specific thing treated then I'd do the chiro as often as needed and the deep tissue in support of it, but also give yourself enough time between the deep tissue to recover from it - really deep tissue can friggen hurt.

Did you screw something up?

-- I've had lots of experience w/ the chiro for a rotated pelvis 18 months ago. I visited the chiro 3x/week for 2 months and then down to 2, then 1/week to get the adjustments & the electrostim done. I continue w/ the deep tissue - the remainder of the pelvis issue is that my left ileo/psoas running from my front hip down next to my hamstring are constantly tight - so I do regular visits for that.

 

[MikeMartial]

Is it wise to have both done at the same time? If so, which should I do first and at what time intervals?

Like Sassy said, check with your chiro; some want you to get it done before, to make the adjustments easier. Some prefer massage after, to "stabilize" the adjustment, so to speak.

I go to a chiro and a massage therapist regularly; myself, I prefer chiro then massage, if I get both done on the same day.

Honestly, unless your back/neck/pelvis is REALLY screwed up, I don't think it makes a difference.

 

[Sassy69]

I think the more important issue is that one should accompany the other as you can't really have a chiro shove your spine / bones into a certain position and then expect them to stay there as the muscles are what hold them there. Conversely, it is often a muscle strain or imbalance in the push / pull of the muscles that holds the bones where they are supposed to be.

 

[sacto]

I go weekly. Massage first, then chiro. I seem to "move" better for the chiro after the deep tissue work. I feel better that way. Plus they usually do some aggressive stretching on me too. Massage is 30 minutes.

 

[Sassy69]

I think that combination of chiro + massage is probably one of the greatest preventative & supportive therapies on the planet. Just wish it didnt' cost so much. Some chiros just manipulate your insurance....