Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy & Pain Management

Injuries, chronic pain and daily stress can take a serious toll on our physical and mental well being. Boca Raton massage therapy is a natural treatment for managing pain, promoting internal healing and relieving stress. Our family chiropractor, Dr. Allan DellaBella frequently recommends massage treatments as a complement to chiropractic adjustments because, together, they help the body heal faster following an injury. Massage is also a safe, all-natural way to manage pregnancy pain.

Injuries, chronic pain and daily stress can take a serious toll on our physical and mental well being. Our Boca Raton massage therapy is a natural treatment for managing pain, promoting internal healing and relieving stress. Our family chiropractor, Dr. Allan DellaBella frequently recommends massage treatments as a complement to chiropractic adjustments because, together, they help the body heal faster following an injury. Massage is also a safe, all-natural way to manage pregnancy pain.

Chronic Pain Hits 1 in 5 U.S Adults

Massage therapy is one of the drug-free options people turn to when pain starts to interfere with daily life. Our pain management approach combines massage with chiropractic care so the body has what it needs to heal.

Untreated Pain Often Gets Worse

Pain that keeps coming back rarely goes away on its own. The longer you wait to get care, the harder it can be to manage, and the more it starts to affect sleep, mood, and daily activities.

“During 2021, an estimated 51.6 million U.S. adults (20.9%) experienced chronic pain, and 17.1 million (6.9%) experienced high-impact chronic pain.”

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2023

Our massage license: MM 13293

Boca Raton Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Provides Relief for Car Accident Injury

Massage treatments don’t just feel good, but they also bring the body important therapeutic benefits for those suffering from pain or tension due to a car accident injury, sports injury or work related injury. During a massage treatment, your body experiences important physiological changes. The gentle touch of our massage therapist kneading your muscles invites the body to relax, lowers the heart rate and decreases your breathing rate. The level of the stress hormone cortisol is also reduced. Cortisol is associated with the “flight or fight” fear response, and studies show that high levels of cortisol can damage or even kill cells. A decrease in cortisol levels naturally boosts your body’s immunity and ability to fight of low-grade illnesses. Massage also increases the levels of the feel-good hormone, endorphin, which helps to center your mind and prepare your body to heal.

Backed By Research For Back And Neck Pain

Back and neck pain are two of the most common injuries after a car accident, sports injury, or work injury. At Shadowood Chiropractic Center, deep tissue massage pairs with neck pain treatment to reach the deeper muscle layers where this tension sits.

Without Care, Acute Injuries Turn Chronic

A car crash or sports injury can leave muscles and soft tissue tight and out of alignment. Without care, injuries like whiplash can settle in and turn short-term pain into a long-term problem.

“Evidence suggests that massage therapy may be useful for some pain conditions such as low-back pain and chronic neck pain.”

Source: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institutes of Health

How Massage Resets Your Body

Massaging muscle tissue releases pent up tension and increases blood flow. Fresh, oxygenated blood flushes out toxins and lactic acid, enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal itself. A Swedish massage uses long, stroking movements to gently relieve tension and enhance blood flow. This relaxing massage style is ideal for individuals seeking a natural form of stress relief.

At Shadowood Chiropractic Center, our massage therapist offers a variety of different massage styles, including deep tissue massage and pregnancy massage. Deep tissue massage treats musculoskeletal pain by penetrating deep beneath the superficial muscle layer. Deliberate, focused pressure releases tension in tight and knotted tissues. Patients struggling with chronic headaches or other sources of pain may also benefit from trigger point massage. This style of massage uses targeted pressure to stimulate trigger points in the body that correspond to the causes of headaches and body pain. Deep tissue and trigger point massages can speed healing following a sports injury or car accident injury and enhance natural pain relief.

Woman receiving relaxing massage therapy from Shadowood Chiropractic Center in Boca Raton, FL

Pregnant woman receiving prenatal massage therapy from Shadowood Chiropractic Center Boca Raton, FL

Prenatal Massages Offered in Boca Raton

Our family chiropractor, Dr. DellaBella also prescribes Boca Raton pregnancy massage as a natural way to manage pregnancy pain. During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes significant physical and hormonal changes. Increased pressure on the pelvis and the added weight of carrying a child can lead to lower back pain and pelvic pain. Pregnancy massage is a safe, natural form of pain relief and relaxation, and releasing stress on weight bearing joints. Pregnancy massage also enhances the pliability of skin and underlying tissues, which is essential to preparing the body both for childbirth as well as healing following the birth.

Our massage sessions can last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on your needs. We tailor each treatment to you individual injury and pain management needs. If you are receiving chiropractic adjustments, our chiropractor works closely with our massage therapist to ensure that the massage treatments complement your wellness needs.

Research Confirms Massage Works During Pregnancy

A review of studies at the University of Miami Touch Research Institute found clear benefits of massage therapy for pregnant women. At Shadowood Chiropractic Center, our prenatal massage is tailored to help with the most common pregnancy aches and tensions.

“Massage therapy has been demonstrated to be effective during pregnancy.”

Source: Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine. Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2010, via NIH PubMed Central