Massage Therapy v. Chiropractic Care v. Physical Therapy
Massage Therapy v. Chiropractic Care v. Physical Therapy
Discover the key differences between 3 highly regarded integrated medicine disciplines: Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Care, and Physical Therapy.
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Hello Hello Again!
Welcome into Elated Harmonies Massage where we provide therapeutic massage sessions and products that encourage individuals to Invest in Moments of Peace.
My name is Shanice-Shaila and in this video I'm going to share with you a few key differences between 3 highly regarded integrative medicine disciplines:
- Massage Therapy
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Physiotherapy aka Physical Therapy
But why should I discuss this alone, when we have an in-house:
- professionally trained
- state-licensed
- and insured Massage Therapist
right here with us. So welcome in our expert for today, Elated Harmonies Massage's own....
Massage Therapy: Scope of Treatment
Nora L. Carter, Lead Massage Therapist here at Elated Harmonies Massage
So today I thought I'd make an appearance, cause I can't let her have all the fun.
But first things first, as the Lead Massage Therapist here my scope of treatment involves manipulating the muscle to relieve stiffness, soreness, and pain. I can use a range of techniques, including: Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Stretching to loosen the muscle, increase circulation, and reduce anxiety and stress levels.
So the key difference here is I am trained and skilled in manipulating the muscle to enhance your wellbeing.
Now, I'll bring her back, to explain the rest
Chiropractic Manipulation: Scope of Treatment
Oooohh. We should do that more often. Now let's get to it!
Number... ok no numbers today... Next Discipline!
Now the next integrated discipline is Chiropractic Manipulation. Now chiropractors scope of treatment involve manipulating the spine, joints, and soft tissue with primary focus on the spine.
Typically you would seek alignment to treat lower back and neck pain. Chiropractic Care is used in compliment to both Massage Therapy and lastly Physical Therapy.
Physiotherapy: Scope of Treatment
Now our last integrated discipline were discussing today is Physiotherapy aka Physical Therapy their scope of treatment is primarily involves rehabilitating individual mobility, strength, and function from injuries, surgeries, or disabilities.
PT typically educate the individual on injury prevention as well as prescribe exercises, stretching, and some manual manipulation of muscles and tissues.
Key Focal Differences: Muscles, Spine, Rehabilitation
So recap!
- Massage Therapists focus on muscle and soft tissue manipulation
- Chiropractors focus on spine and joint manipulation, and
- Physical Therapist focus on rehabilitating strength and function usually from: injury, surgery, or disabilities.
So there it is! 3 key integrated medicine disciplines and the key differences between them.
So remember if you have any questions or insights we'd love to hear from you get in touch with us directly at elatedharmonies.com/contact-us and check out our new series of stretch videos we'll be releasing very soon
As always, my name is Shanice-Shaila encouraging you to build routine massage sessions into your workday and as always Invest in Moments of Peace.