Therapeutic massage is on the rise! More people are taking advantage of the endless benefits that massage can provide. People of all ages can improve their well-being, including infants and the elderly.

Research has shown that massage increases premature babies' ability to gain weight and improve their alertness. Massage helps the elderly physically and mentally. It reduces blood pressure and promotes better circulation, which are two common medical concerns. More importantly, massage helps everyone feel healthier, which brings out the best in all of us.

Other benefits of massage include relieving muscle spasm, boosting the immune system, and improving nourishment of the skin. In addition, it will help in improving posture, relieving tension headaches, reducing levels of anxiety, and promoting calm thinking and creativity.

Massage encourages your body to relax and de-stress, allowing the body to begin the healing process. So in a sense, massage helps you heal yourself. As we enter into a new year, we at Georgia Spine and Sports Rehab encourage you to experience the wonderful advantage of massage therapy and all that it has to offer.

Of 150 patients suffering migraine headaches, 98% experienced relief of their current migraine through adjustments of the neck and traction--both common therapies in chiropractic care.
-- from Cephalgia

Of 200 patients, 90% had headaches resulting from problems with vertebrae. 80% received complete relief through chiropractic manipulation.
-- from Manual Medicine

Of 100 cases of headaches attributable to neck problems, 75% received significant reduction of headaches after several chiropractic treatments. The majority maintained their progress at a six month follow-up.
-- from Manual Medicine

The frequency of tension headaches and the need for medication were reduced through chiropractic care.
-- from the ACA Journal of Chiropractic