Release Tension. Support Healing.
Massage Therapy in Bountiful and South Jordan
Hands-on massage therapy to ease muscle tension, relieve pain and support your recovery. It can be planned together with chiropractic care and physical therapy at our Bountiful and South Jordan clinics.
What Is Massage Therapy?
Hands-On Care for Tight, Sore Muscles
Massage therapy is hands-on work on the muscles and soft tissue. Your therapist rubs, kneads and applies pressure to release tension and ease pain. At our clinics, trained therapists use techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, pressure point release and targeted muscle work.
Massage can relieve pain, muscle stiffness and tension, and it can also lower stress and help you relax. Research shows massage can help with problems such as chronic low back pain and neck pain.
Massage is a complement to our hands-on care, so it can be planned together with chiropractic care and physical therapy instead of standing on its own.
Is Massage Therapy Right for You?
Who May Benefit From Massage Therapy
At our clinics, massage therapy is commonly used for:
- Low back pain and tightness
- Neck stiffness and tension
- Sports injuries and overworked muscles
- Stiffness while recovering from an injury
- Stress-related muscle tension
It may be a good fit if tight muscles are part of your pain, if you want to move more comfortably between adjustments or therapy visits, or if stress is making your pain harder to manage. A consultation is the best way to find out whether massage belongs in your plan. See how massage fits care for neck pain, sciatica, migraines and headaches and auto accident injuries.
Before Your First Session
Is Massage Therapy Safe for You?
Serious problems from massage are uncommon. Before you start, tell your therapist about things such as pregnancy, blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, a recent blood clot, a fracture, osteoporosis, or a burn or healing wound, so your session is planned around you.
Some people feel a little sore the next day. Tell your therapist any time the pressure feels too strong, and it is adjusted for you.
What to Expect
Massage Therapy, Step by Step
- Evaluation. Your provider looks at where you hurt and how you move, and builds a plan that may include massage along with other care.
- Getting ready. Your therapist asks where you feel tight or sore and how much pressure you like. You undress only to the level you are comfortable with.
- The session. Your therapist works on the muscles and soft tissue around the problem area and checks in with you about pressure along the way.
- Afterward. Many people feel relaxed afterward.
- Follow-up visits. Some people come for a single session and others for a series. Your provider will suggest a schedule that fits your condition.
- Progress checks. We check how you are doing and adjust your plan as you go.
Part of a Bigger Plan
Massage as Part of Your Wider Plan
Massage pairs well with other care. Loosening tight muscles may help you move more freely and get more out of chiropractic care and physical therapy.
Depending on your condition, your plan may also include laser therapy, spinal decompression or targeted injections.
Massage therapy is available at both our Bountiful and South Jordan clinics. Start with a consultation at either one, and your provider will recommend the treatment, or combination of treatments, that fits your situation best.
Insurance Coverage
Is Massage Therapy Covered by Insurance?
Coverage for massage therapy varies by plan, and our team verifies your benefits before any care begins. Most of our care is covered by many insurance plans.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Massage Therapy FAQs
Does massage therapy hurt?
Massage should feel comfortable. You may feel firm pressure on tight spots, and some people are a little sore the next day. Tell your therapist if the pressure feels too strong, and it is adjusted for you.
How is this different from a spa massage?
Massage at our clinics is a complement to our hands-on care. It can focus on the muscles and soft tissue involved in your pain, and it can be planned together with chiropractic care and physical therapy.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition and your goals. Some people come for a single session and others for a series, and your provider will suggest a schedule at your consultation.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing. You undress only to the level you are comfortable with, and your therapist works around what you prefer.
Is massage therapy safe?
Massage is generally safe when it is given by a trained therapist, and serious problems are uncommon. Tell your therapist if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have had a recent blood clot, or have a fracture, osteoporosis, a burn or a healing wound, so your session is planned around you.
Is massage therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage for massage therapy varies by plan. Our team verifies your benefits before any care begins.