They may be small, but trigger points can cause a lot of pain.

Find out why and how trigger point massage can provide lasting relief.

You’re rubbing a sore muscle and suddenly flinch in pain. Ouch! Why does that one tiny spot hurt so much?

Chances are, you’ve developed a trigger point.

Trigger points and other myofascial pains are benign, but the pain they cause can be intense and debilitating. Luckily, trigger point massage is a simple, non-invasive way to release those tight spots and alleviate your pain. Let’s take a closer look at how trigger point massage works and what you can do to prevent trigger points from forming.

But first, let’s answer your most burning question, “What is a trigger point?”

Massages aren’t just for “spa days.”

Find out how medical massage therapy can help treat a variety of conditions.

When it comes to rest and relaxation, there’s nothing better than a massage. Millions of Americans benefit from massages and it’s easy to see why! Massages are great at reducing stress and tension, improving range of motion, and even preventing more serious medical conditions.

But massages are more than just something to indulge in on Mother’s Day or a beach vacation. Medical massage can provide effective relief from pain, soreness, and injury.

That ache in your back is not going away, and it’s time to let a professional have at it. Time to call a masseuse…or is it “massage therapist”? Is there even a difference?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident or while playing sports, you want to find the best treatment available to address your underlying condition and provide real healing, not just “symptom relief.”

While massage can be a helpful tool in your recovery, it’s important to find the right kind of massage performed by the right person.

In this article, we’ll look at the difference between a masseuse vs. massage therapist as well as the many types of massage available to you.

When you think of getting a massage what comes to mind? You probably think of calming music, scented oils, and pure relaxation. When paired with chiropractic care a medical massage becomes a wonderful option for healing.

The most requested massage, The Swedish Massage, offers gentle strokes for relaxation, while the deepest, hardest type of massage–deep tissue massage– works well with chiropractic treatments to relieve chronic pain or muscle tension. Together, chiropractic care and medical massages address the muscles and spine, promoting health all around.

Read on for the top 10 massage types and how they complement chiropractic care.

We know massages are relaxing, but is that all they’re good for?