Guide To How Chiropractors Treat Back Pain

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissues in the body to relieve pain. In therapeutic massage, the practitioner will begin by asking the patient about the location of their pain. This information will be used to target specific muscle groups during the massage. Most massage sessions for back pain last forty to sixty minutes. Massaging the quadratus lumborum and the gluteus medius muscles can be particularly beneficial in cases of lower back pain. Through kneading and stroking the muscles, therapeutic massage can increase blood circulation and relieve tension, both of which can encourage healing and enable patients to recover more quickly. Individuals who have underlying health conditions should check with a doctor about which types of massage are safest for their needs, and they should inform their massage practitioner or primary care physician if a massage causes increasing pain or if their symptoms persist after a few weeks of treatment.