Massage Therapy in Portland
When your body feels tight, guarded, or stressed from the daily stressors we battle with, it can be harder for your body to receive the full benefits from chiropractic adjustments. At 120 Chiropractic Inc., massage is used as a gentle support to help your soft tissues relax so your spine and nervous system function better. Portland Chiropractor Dr. Henre Andosca focuses on helping your body move out of a defense mode and into a state where it can heal. Massage is thoughtfully woven into your chiropractic care plan to genuinely help your overall healing process.
How Massage Fits Into Your Care Plan
Massage therapy relaxes tight muscles and improves circulation, allowing your body to respond more easily to adjustments. Chiropractic adjustments are gentle, specific spinal and/or extremity corrections that restore better alignment and nerve communication. Often, we begin care with focused soft-tissue work to relax your nervous system, and prepare your muscles and ligaments around your spine for your adjustments. Once your nervous system is more at ease, your chiropractic adjustments are more comfortable, effective, and longer-lasting.
Benefits of Integration with Chiropractic
When massage is added to your plan, the goal is to support the corrections Dr. Andosca is making, not to chase symptoms. Patients often notice:
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- A deeper sense of calm as the nervous system settles
- Better recovery from auto injuries, sports strain, or everyday stress
Over time, this soft-tissue support may help your body hold its corrections more consistently.
Additional Tools We May Use For Soft-Tissue Relief
Alongside massage, Dr. Andosca may recommend gentle, physical therapy-style techniques. Mobilization is a slow, rhythmic joint movement that increases flexibility and reduces stiffness. We also often use intersegmental traction with a padded table that has movable sections to gently stretch your spine and soft tissues, reducing tension and supporting alignment.
What to Expect and How to Get Started
Massage at our office is only provided as part of an individualized chiropractic care plan. Sessions are tailored to your comfort level and phase of care and are often especially helpful for those recovering from auto accidents or managing long-standing muscular tension. Insurance may cover some services, and our team will review your benefits with you.
Schedule an Appointment
Contact our practice to schedule an appointment and explore whether integrated massage support is right for you.
