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Chiropractors and massage therapists may seem similar, but they are very different in terms of the approach that they take. They can both help to alleviate pain. The difference is that chiropractic care addresses the spine and its alignment, while massage therapists are more focused on the muscles. We sat down with Ron Nicholson from Five Branch Massage and Wellness here in Gainesville, FL to talk massage. We asked. He answered. See the interview below.

Yeah, it feels good, but why do I need a massage??

Massage absolutely feels good, and for a lot of people, that is all the incentive they need; but massage can be so much more. Massages can be directly and indirectly beneficial to a person’s health and wellbeing. Life can be stressful, and so many people go through life holding that stress in the form of tension — most of the time without even realizing it. Massage is an efficient way to manage this unwanted tension, and as therapists, we work with you to bring you much needed awareness and relief.

What causes me to need to get a massage?

Either consciously or unconsciously, people settle into postural patterns. Maybe you are someone who works a desk job, maybe you are someone who spends too much time on their phone, or maybe you just enjoy a good slouch. All of these are fine in moderation, but any posture, when held for too long, can have negative side effects. When a muscle is in use it is under tension and, if the muscle does not relax, that tension does not stop. Chronic tension can lead to pain and, eventually, even muscle damage. As massage therapists, we work with your nervous system to help reset those postural patterns which, in turn, help you to feel better in your body for longer.

Feel good Spa Massage vs. What you do massage:

I personally like to divide massage into two categories: feel good during the session and feel good after the session. I think every therapist should try and combine elements of both as much as possible; for example deep tissue work should not hurt if you can avoid it, but I will say my style leans more towards feel good off the table. Most of my work centers around specific pain relief and helping to rehab specific injuries as well as keeping athletes feeling in tip top shape.

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