MERRITT ISLAND, Fla., April 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merritt Island chiropractor Dr. Joshua Flinn recommends to combination of massage therapy with chiropractic care to help patients heal. According to Dr. Flinn, massage treatments naturally promote internal healing by increasing the flow of oxygenated blood to injured soft tissues. Therapeutic massage also helps to relieve back pain and unlocking tension and stress that is trapped deep in the muscle fascia. The chiropractor regularly recommends massage treatments in addition to chiropractic care and spinal decompression to help patients heal following an auto injury.
The Spine Center of Brevard in Brevard County, FL is encouraging injury patients to incorporate therapy into their treatment programs. Chiropractic physician Dr. Joshua Flinn announced that the practice provides massage treatments to help relieve pain and promote internal healing.
"At our office, we are committed to taking spine care into the 21st Century," said Dr. Flinn. "Our non-invasive treatments help the body heal following an accident. Our goal with every patient is a full recovery. That's why we incorporate massage therapy into many of our treatment plans – massage naturally promotes internal healing, speeding the recovery process while enhancing pain relief."
The act of massaging injured tissues helps to promote internal healing. Oxygen-rich blood flushes out lactic trapped within muscles. Massage also releases tension from sore or stiff muscles, helping to return flexibility and motion to the body while relieving back pain. Patients may experience a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. Levels of the stress hormone cortisol also decrease. The level of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller, increases. This effect helps patients relax and center their minds while decreasing stress.
"After an accident, it's natural for the body to be stiff and sore," said Dr. Alison Nida, a chiropractor with the Spine Center of Brevard. "Massage is essential to releasing this tension, melting away back pain by increasing mobility. This helps our patients heal faster and return to enjoying an active lifestyle. Combined chiropractic, physical modalities and massage therapy reduces the recovery period after an injury."
Massage treatments may also help relieve tension and stress associated with headaches and migraines. The practice offers a variety of different massage techniques, including deep tissue massage and sports massage. These different techniques vary the pressure, kneading and stroking applied to muscles.
Dr. Flinn was first introduced to chiropractic care while playing high school sports. Today, Dr. Flinn continues to assist high school athletic programs and is active in community public health programs. He holds advanced certification in Whiplash Biomechanics and Traumatology. Together with Dr. Nida and Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Flinn provides treatment for auto injuries, sports injuries and personal injuries to the residents of Brevard County.
Prospective patients may learn more about massage treatments by visiting the practice's website, http://www.chiropractormerrittisland.com.