Soft Tissue Therapies – Are hands-on massage techniques which address muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (a specific type of connective tissue).
Pain and stiffness don’t happen only in the joints but, very often occur in the muscles and other connective tissues.
Myofascial Release Therapy is one of our favored techniques and Neuromuscular Therapy is another. Does your chiropractor offer you the benefit of these valuable treatments?
Common conditions responding well to STW (soft tissue work) are:
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Tendonitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
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Hip Pain/ IT Band Syndrome
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Lumbar Strain
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Fibromyalgia
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Trigger Points
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Scar Tissue (either from injuries or from surgery)
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Headaches and Migraines
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Whiplash/ Neck Strain
Besides the improved healing of injuries, STW has also been noted to have the following benefits:
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Relieve tight muscles and trigger points
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Help to relieve nerve compression/entrapment
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Decrease pain and inflammation
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Increase circulation
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Calm the nervous system
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Increase joint range of motion
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Improve posture
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Elevate mood/ decrease depression and anxiety
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Lower blood pressure
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Decrease asthma symptoms
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Improve immune function
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Decrease arthritis symptoms
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Relieve premenstrual cramping