by Jo Rayl, LMT
Massage therapy fits into a holistic treatment plan alongside physical therapy or chiropractic care. It speeds recovery by combining pain relief, improved circulation, and reduced muscle tension. This helps ease pain from car accidents, such as whiplash, muscle strains, and joint pain.
Massage relaxes tight muscles, increases blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients, and removes waste from injured tissues. It also restores range of motion and flexibility, reducing chronic issues like migraines, tinnitus, teeth grinding, and persistent back or shoulder pain.
In addition, massage reduces inflammation in muscles, tendons, and ligaments while correcting posture imbalances in the neck, spine, and hips. It helps manage stress and anxiety following trauma.
Overall, these benefits can shorten recovery time from months to just days or weeks.