Is chiropractic similar to massage?

No. Chiropractic deals with the spinal column, nervous system, meninges and body structure. Massage therapists deal with muscle tension, circulation and body fluid drainage.  more

No. Chiropractic works with the spinal column, nervous system and its surrounding tissues, body structure and posture. Massage therapists work with muscle tension, circulation and body fluid drainage. However, in conjunction with Chiropractic care, massage is very beneficial to your health and well being.  more

No. Chiropractic deals with spinal column, nervous system, menenges, and body structure. Massage therapists deal with muscle tension, circulation, and body fluid drainage.  more

Chiropractic and Massage Therapy differ considerably but complement each other very well. Massage therapists deal primarily with the soft tissues, such as the muscles. Chiropractors deal primarily with joints, nerves, and muscles. One cannot necessarily replace the other. Since they address different components of potentially the same problem, most patients have found that they get the best results by doing both at the same time.  more