Therapeutic Treatment
Massage Therapy
Professional therapeutic massage to release muscle tension, accelerate injury recovery, reduce pain, and enhance your body's natural healing — integrated with chiropractic care for comprehensive results.
Professional therapeutic massage to release muscle tension, accelerate injury recovery, reduce pain, and enhance your body's natural healing — integrated with chiropractic care for comprehensive results.
What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue to relieve pain, reduce tension, improve circulation, and promote healing. Unlike a spa massage focused purely on relaxation, therapeutic massage at Wilshire Center Chiropractic is clinical and goal-oriented — designed to treat specific conditions and support your recovery.
Our licensed massage therapists work directly alongside our chiropractic team to ensure your soft tissue care complements your spinal adjustments. When tight muscles are released before or after an adjustment, the correction holds longer and your body heals faster.
Whether you're recovering from an auto accident, managing chronic back pain, training for a sport, or simply carrying the stress of daily life in your shoulders and neck, therapeutic massage addresses the root cause of your discomfort — not just the symptoms.
Your massage therapists: Seth Sword, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Roberto Higareda, Licensed Massage Therapist, bring years of clinical experience in injury recovery, sports massage, and pain management to every session.
Benefits
Therapeutic massage delivers measurable physical and neurological benefits backed by research.
Massage breaks up muscle adhesions (knots), releases trigger points, and reduces muscle spasm. This directly alleviates pain in the neck, back, shoulders, and extremities — often providing immediate relief after a single session.
Massage increases blood flow to injured or tight areas, delivering oxygen and nutrients that accelerate tissue repair. Improved circulation also helps flush out metabolic waste and inflammatory compounds that contribute to pain and stiffness.
By releasing tight muscles and fascia, massage restores flexibility and joint mobility. This is especially important for patients recovering from injuries, surgery, or prolonged periods of inactivity. Greater range of motion means better movement and less risk of re-injury.
Our Techniques
Each technique is selected based on your condition, goals, and treatment plan.
Targets deep muscle layers and fascia to break up chronic knots, adhesions, and scar tissue. Ideal for injury recovery and chronic pain.
Long, flowing strokes that promote relaxation, improve circulation, and relieve general muscle tension. Great for stress relief and overall wellness.
Focused on athletic performance and recovery. Addresses sport-specific muscle groups, prevents injury, and speeds up post-workout or post-competition recovery.
Applies sustained pressure to specific trigger points — hyperirritable spots in muscle tissue that refer pain to other areas. Highly effective for headaches, neck pain, and referred pain patterns.
Who Benefits
Massage therapy is effective for a wide range of patients and conditions.
Whiplash, soft tissue injuries, and muscle guarding after an accident respond exceptionally well to therapeutic massage. It reduces inflammation, breaks up scar tissue, and accelerates the healing process when combined with chiropractic adjustments.
If you live with ongoing back pain, neck tension, headaches, or fibromyalgia, regular massage therapy can significantly reduce your pain levels and improve your quality of life. Many chronic pain patients find massage more effective than medication for long-term management.
From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, sports massage prevents injuries, improves flexibility, reduces recovery time, and enhances performance. Our therapists understand the demands different sports place on the body and tailor sessions accordingly.
"Seth is incredible. I came in with a locked-up shoulder from a car accident and after just three sessions the difference was night and day. He works with Dr. Sim's treatment plan so my adjustments and massage work together. I actually look forward to my appointments now."
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Common Questions
We offer deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, sports massage, and trigger point therapy. Each session is customized to your specific needs, whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking stress relief. Our licensed massage therapists work closely with our chiropractic team to ensure your massage complements your overall treatment plan.
Massage therapy and chiropractic adjustments work together synergistically. Massage relaxes tight muscles and soft tissue, making chiropractic adjustments more effective and longer-lasting. When muscles are relaxed, the spine can be adjusted more easily and the correction holds better. Many patients receive massage before or after their adjustment for optimal results.
Our massage therapy sessions typically range from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your treatment plan and needs. Therapeutic massage sessions focused on injury recovery may be shorter and more targeted, while relaxation and full-body sessions are usually 60 minutes. Your therapist will recommend the appropriate duration based on your condition and goals.
Massage therapy may be covered by your insurance when prescribed as part of a chiropractic treatment plan for injury recovery, auto accident rehabilitation, or workers' compensation cases. Coverage varies by plan and provider. Our front desk team can verify your benefits and explain your coverage options before your appointment.
Book a therapeutic massage session with our licensed massage therapists. We'll work with your chiropractic care team to create a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.
Same-day appointments available. We'll confirm within 1 hour.
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