CHESAPEAKE, Va., June 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chesapeake chiropractors of Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation recommend massage as an effective complementary therapy to spinal adjustments. Soft-tissue manipulation increases the blood flow in the areas surrounding an injury and promote healing and relaxation for patients suffering from low back pain and other complaints due to spinal misalignment or subluxations.
Dr. Suzanne Santjer and Dr. Eric Santjer of Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation serving Chesapeake, Tidewater, Virginia Beach and Norfolk recommend massage therapy for their patients. According to the doctors, soft-tissue manipulation is an effective supportive therapy to chiropractic adjustments and can play a significant role in any patient's healing process. They often prescribe this type of complementary therapy as part of an integrative treatment program that is intended to correct spinal imbalances, strengthen the surrounding muscles and teach the patient how to use her body correctly. The integrated approach is extremely effective when it comes to preventing an injury from reoccurring, for example low back pain due to incorrect posture while sitting or standing.
"Many of our patients look forward to their massage appointments," said chiropractor Dr. Suzanne Santjer. "Pain creates tension and stress, and massage not only increases the blood flow in the affected area, but also reduces the build-up of waste products that create pain in the muscles and prevent them from healing properly. In addition, it can prevent scar tissue from forming in an injured area and help maintain flexibility and range of motion. Best of all: patients feel immediate results after a session. They experience less tension, less pain, and after a few appointments, most report noticeable strength improvements."
The doctor went on to say that this type of therapy can also enhance the healing process by making a patient more aware of the body's health needs. "In our busy lifestyles, it's almost impossible to be still and listen to our bodies. Because it's a passive form of treatment, patients are able to concentrate purely on the injured area and really feel how incorrect posture or favoring a stronger body part creates imbalance and results in discomfort, such as low back pain or neck pain. This awareness helps them learn how to be more balanced and adopt a healthier posture."
When performed by a skilled and licensed professional, massage is appropriate for patients of all ages, which means that even young children and seniors can benefit from the treatment. Pregnancy massage is also available at the clinic and is meant to alleviate pain, but also to prepare the body for a natural birth, according to the chiropractors.
Dr. Suzanne Santjer and Dr. Eric Santjer offer non-invasive pediatric, family and senior care at their Chesapeake clinic. Services offered include traditional manual spinal manipulation, the Activator technique and supporting therapies. Atlantic Chiropractic and Rehabilitation is located at 115 Kempsville Road, Suite 1 in Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 and can be found online at http://www.atlanticchiropracticandrehab.com.