Soft Tissue Therapy

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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?

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Common conditions responding well to STW      (soft tissue work) are:

  • Tendonitis 

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

  •  Hip Pain/ IT Band Syndrome 

  • Lumbar Strain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • Trigger Points

  • Scar Tissue (either from injuries or from surgery)

  • Headaches and Migraines

  • Whiplash/ Neck Strain

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Besides the improved healing of injuries, STW has also been noted to have the following benefits:

  • Relieve tight muscles and trigger points

  • Help to relieve nerve compression/entrapment

  • Decrease  pain and inflammation

  • Increase  circulation

  • Calm the nervous system

  • Increase  joint range of motion

  • Improve  posture

  • Elevate mood/ decrease depression and anxiety

  • Lower blood pressure

  • Decrease asthma symptoms

  • Improve immune function

  • Decrease arthritis symptoms

  • Relieve premenstrual cramping

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Why is combining chiropractic adjusting with soft tissue therapy beneficial?

Combining chiropractic adjusting with soft tissue therapy is beneficial because healing time is usually faster and better. Most conditions related to the skeletal frame also involve the muscles that move it, and addressing both components leads to more thorough treatment. Our 'hands-on' soft tissue therapies are distinct from electrical therapy machines commonly used in other offices, such as interferential or electro-muscle stimulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is Soft Tissue Therapy and what techniques do you use?

Soft Tissue Therapy involves hands-on massage techniques that address muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Levin and Chellen Chiropractic utilizes favored techniques such as Myofascial Release Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy to help resolve pain and dysfunction.

2 What conditions can Soft Tissue Therapy help with?

Soft Tissue Therapy can effectively treat a variety of conditions, including tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, headaches, and whiplash. It also helps with trigger points and scar tissue from injuries or surgery.

3 How does Soft Tissue Therapy complement chiropractic adjustments?

Most conditions affecting the skeletal frame also involve the surrounding muscles. Combining hands-on soft tissue therapies with chiropractic adjusting can lead to faster and more effective healing, addressing both the joint and muscular components of your condition.

4 What are the benefits of Soft Tissue Therapy?

Beyond improved injury healing, Soft Tissue Therapy can relieve tight muscles and nerve compression, decrease pain and inflammation, and increase circulation. It also helps calm the nervous system, improve joint range of motion, and can even elevate mood.