Massage has been around for thousands of years. A professional massage therapist receives training to safely manipulate muscle and soft tissue in the body using their hands and fingers to reduce tension and pain, induce relaxation, and stimulate blood circulation for increased mobility and faster healing. Therapeutic benefits of massage may include relief from back and neck pain, soreness from osteoarthritis, headaches, and symptoms of depression.

Acupuncture is a practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for over 2,500 years to treat a range of ailments by activating the body’s natural healing process. A licensed acupuncturist uses fine needles to stimulate specific points on the surface of the body to encourage the flow of energy in any places that may be blocked, inducing deep relaxation that can help reduce stress and inflammation. Studies have found that acupuncture is effective for pain management and some symptom relief, particularly nausea.

Chiropractic treatments are a form of spinal manipulation popular among people with back problems, neck pain, or headaches. During a procedure, a trained chiropractor applies controlled pressure to the spine to increase spinal mobility and reduce pain and stiffness from injuries to connective tissue or joints. Many chiropractors will also discuss nutrition and exercise as part of the holistic approach to the rehabilitation process for patients.