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title: "Physical Therapy and Massage As an Alternative Back Care"
url: https://alsuprun.com/blog/alternative-therapy/physical-therapy-and-massage-as-an-alternative-back-care/
author: Editorial
date: 2026-09-03T19:01:45+00:00
categories: [alternative therapy]
tags: []
---

# Physical Therapy and Massage As an Alternative Back Care

## Massage

 Many people choose physical therapy or massage as a method for relieving their discomfort, but combining both provides an even more comprehensive solution. A combination of physical therapy and massage has proven highly successful at speeding recovery from injuries faster, improving overall health and decreasing medication needs; one person suffering from both back pain and an injured shoulder saw significant relief after just one visit with both providers.

 

## Dry Needling

 Dry needling, an acupuncture-like procedure used to treat pain associated with muscle and ligament injuries, is typically administered by physical therapists and athletic trainers with expertise in this technique. A thin filament needle is inserted through the skin into muscles in order to target myofascial trigger points – knots of tight muscle tissue caused by injury, overuse or poor movement patterns that often manifest themselves through myofascial trigger points.

 Trigger points can be the source of both pain and movement limitations for patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions. Dry needling has proven its efficacy at both improving pain relief and restoring motion; in addition, blood flow increases and release of an anti-pain chemical called acetylcholine takes place, further alleviating discomfort.

 [![Rejuvenate your whole body & balance your health without medications - now remotely!](https://alsuprun.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/BioresonanceTopAd.png)](https://www.bioresonance.rent) Physical therapists use needles to penetrate myofascial muscle tissues and stimulate surrounding muscles and connective tissue. Electrical stimulation may also be added for optimal treatment results and greater comfort.

 As opposed to acupuncture, dry needling utilizes needles without medicine or injection into your body; hence the term. Instead, physical therapists use dry needling needles inserted directly into muscle tissue in order to elicit a local twitch response (LTR), helping break up tight muscle bands while relieving pain and mobility restrictions.

 Physical therapy may be uncomfortable, but its effectiveness has been well-proven in various studies. Although results of treatments may take several days to appear, and some patients may even experience bruising at the site of injection, depending on your condition your physical therapist will advise as to the number of sessions necessary to ease your suffering.

 [![](https://alsuprun.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ForeverYoungYouWannaBe.png)](https://alsuprun.com/services.html#Contact) Physical therapists are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat back, neck, muscle and ligament discomfort. MyMichigan Health locations that offer dry needling therapy – Alma, Freeland Clare Midland locations are all accessible – provide dry needling treatments. You can call ahead to see if your insurance will cover treatment as well.

 

## Chiropractic

 The nervous system is an intricate network that controls and coordinates every part of your body, including movement. Your spine protects and facilitates this system and allows you to adapt to stressors in life more easily. Chiropractic works to restore healthy alignment and function in the spinal column so as to free the nervous system to function as intended allowing communication, healing and performance as intended in your body.

 Chiropractors are highly-skilled health-care professionals who specialize in detecting and correcting vertebral subluxations. Chiropractors undergo an intensive graduate program that mirrors medical school classroom and clinical hours while emphasizing anatomy, neurology, and spinal adjustments for hands-on adjustments.

 People commonly think of chiropractors for back and neck pain relief, but their holistic approach makes them invaluable in other areas of health as well. A chiropractor will assess your spine, posture, movement patterns and nervous system in order to tailor an individual plan of care that includes soft-tissue therapy, stretching exercises, joint manipulation (using either hand manipulations or an instrument such as the Activator), as well as bracing/taping support as necessary for joint healing.

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