At Active Edge Chiropractic & Functional Medicine, we use a combination of hands-on, advanced soft tissue massage techniques to address the root of our patients’ soft tissue injuries. By manipulating muscles and tissues, we can restore function, promote relaxation, alleviate tension, and enhance overall physical and mental health.
As part of our approach to holistic well-being, we’ll adjust the types of massage therapies to each individual’s needs and align it with your overall health goals.
Traditional massage techniques help you heal by bringing blood flow and nutrients to the injured area while driving out toxins. We take it to the next level by utilizing active massage techniques that help your body recognize where and how to properly organize new tissue and fasica as it heals. This is not your average massage. This is not your average massage in Columbus, Ohio.
It shouldn’t be your job to know what type of massage you need on any given day. Your massage therapist’s expertise and experience will guide your session when you come into our office. If you need more relaxation, your therapist might use essential oils or give a hot stone massage. If you have a nasty knot, you might get a combination of deep tissue, vibration, and stretching in that area. Our massage appointments are charged based on time, not the techniques or products used, but can include these types of massages:
Joints and muscles are happiest when both are moving well and in a balanced fashion. On any given visit we might incorporate one of these for the most effective results:
Dry Needling
Depending on the location and therapy necessary, these massages may be performed over the clothes or directly on the skin. This targeted muscle work is incorporated into each chiropractic visit and is generally 10-30 minutes depending on your stage of care and your needs each visit.
Your body functions best when all parts of your body are moving well. Medical Massage at Active Edge is generally full body, but our therapists will often spend extra time in specific problem areas so as to allow better release throughout the rest of the body. Any given massage treatment may include a combination of techniques depending on what your body needs including:
These massages are performed by our wonderful LMT’s and are performed directly on the skin using lotions and essential oils to promote healing. Medical massage can be great for physical as well as mental/emotional healing. Sessions are generally 1-2 hours and are scheduled separately or in conjunction with Chiropractic adjustments or Functional Medicine visits.
Consider reboot massage a neurological reset. This unique massage style can be especially effective for releasing old, learned, and programmed tensions. This gentle therapy can be very effective for:
Reboot Massage can be a real game changer for preventing new injuries or healing chronic or recurring concerns. Body balancing sessions may include:
Body balancing is generally performed over clothes, but may require some skin contact. Sessions are 1 hour or 1.5 hours and are scheduled separately or in conjunction with Chiropractic adjustments or Functional Medicine visits.
Consider body balancing a neurological reset. This unique massage style can be especially effective for releasing old, learned, and programmed tensions. This gentle therapy can be very effective for:
Body balancing can be a real game changer for preventing new injuries or healing chronic or recurring concerns. Body balancing sessions may include:
Body balancing is generally performed over clothes, but may require some skin contact. Sessions are 1 hour or 1.5 hours and are scheduled separately or in conjunction with Chiropractic adjustments or Functional Medicine visits.
We encourage massages as part of your overall health plan. Balanced musculature is an important part of efficient movement, lymph flow, vascular health to help maintain healthy, pliable, and balanced musculature.
Massage therapy is a proven method for relieving stress and promoting relaxation, reducing cortisol levels and fostering a sense of calm.
Targeted manipulation of muscles helps release tension, knots, and tightness, promoting flexibility and reducing discomfort.
Massage enhances blood flow, aiding in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues while promoting the removal of toxins
The release of endorphins during massage contributes to an improved mood and decreased feelings of anxiety or depression.
Regular massage can positively impact sleep patterns, helping to alleviate insomnia and promote more restful sleep.
Effective in managing chronic pain conditions, massage therapy can provide relief from headaches, migraines, and various musculoskeletal issues.
By reducing stress and promoting relaxation, massage therapy contributes to a strengthened immune system.
Addressing muscle imbalances and promoting better alignment, massage therapy can contribute to improved posture and reduced strain on the body.
Regular massages can improve flexibility and range of motion by addressing tightness and stiffness in muscles and joints.
Beyond physical benefits, massage therapy contributes to a sense of well-being, fostering a positive connection between the body and mind.
Get started with healing your body with the right massage for you. Make an appointment today with one of our massage therapists and chiropractic professionals today.
The ear is a microsystem of the entire body, mapped with over 200 points, corresponding not only to specific body parts and systems, but for physical pain to emotional imbalances as well. Auricular Therapy stimulates specific points on the external ear through acupressure to produce therapeutic affect elsewhere in the body.
Auricular Therapy, is also known as “Ear Seeding.” Tiny 2mm actual plant seeds or pellets are pressed on the appropriate corresponding point with medical adhesive tape or clear patches to stimulate nerve branches in the ear. A connection is made to the brain and nervous system bringing homeostasis (balance) to that system or body part. It is a non-invasive and drug-free alternative for many different conditions such as headache, back pain, insomnia, allergies, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, weight loss, smoking cessation, and so much more.
A typical initial Auricular Therapy visit includes an in-depth patient history of current and past conditions and concerns. The practitioner then does an exam of the ears noting auricular signs, checking for areas of tenderness, and clarifies findings with the patient. Together they discuss and prioritize these findings to create a treatment plan which can range from 1 or 2 weeks up to several months.
The ears are cleaned, and the seeds are placed, remaining up to 5 days before being removed and allowing 2 days for the ears to rest before the next treatment is applied. The patient can shower and engage in normal activity and will press on them throughout the day as directed to stimulate the acupressure effect of the seeds. To remove, simply just peel them off.
Generally, ear seeds are not painful and have no side effects, however, in some cases, they can be tender. This along with redness or warmth at the site is a sign that they are active, and the body is responding to the stimulation. The practitioner will give specific instructions on how to handle these situations.
To learn more about this therapy and how it can help you on your journey to wellness, speak with one of the Doctors or contact our Massage Therapist and Certified Ear Seeding Specialist today!
Peg DeLisle, LMT ~ 614-582-3369
As Doctors of Chiropractic, our curriculum includes some of the most in-depth training in spinal anatomy, musculoskeletal conditions and diagnosis, vertebral subluxations, kinesiology, and more. We’ve refined our knowledge over the years with continuous study about muscles, fascia, the skin, soft tissue injuries, and the reaching affects it may have on your body as well as how other dysfunction can affect function, health, and neurological communication.
Our doctors and licensed massage therapists (LMT) are trained in a variety of techniques and utilize this diversified approach to make each patient’s experience as effective and comfortable as possible. We are constantly researching new therapies to help our patients resolve bodily issues from both physical and emotional trauma that are stored in the body and causing dysfunction, especially in cases of chronic or recurring issues.
We’ve been applying these and other modalities in private practice since 2012 and patients often feel positive improvements in pain reduction, range of motion, and more.
Most people are familiar with how sore muscles feel, especially after a hard workout, long flight, or by sitting all day at work. However, many people complain of pain that seems similar to but is different from, muscular pain.
Fascia is a fascinating, and underappreciated body system. It is similar to your nervous and vascular systems in that it creates an intricate web throughout your body and is one of many elements whose health influences the health of the whole body. Fascia is communicative, adaptable, and integral to overall health.
Our massages are between 60 and 90 minutes. Recommendations for massage duration and frequency are dependent on whether it is full body or more targeted, your concerns, and more.
Massage releases many toxins that have been built up in your body. If you feel sick after a massage it likely indicates dehydration, toxic load, or dormant infection. If your body doesn’t have enough water get rid of the toxins, meaning you are dehydrated, simply drinking watercan make you feel better. We also recommend that you boosting immune support supplements and consider scheduling a functional med visit to assess areas of your detoxification system that may need support.
Lactic and Uric acid are the two most common toxins released after a massage. Lactic acid is produced when you break down sugar while uric acid is produced when you break down purines. Both have to do with energy production inside the body.
Stimulating your muscles causes blood to flow to the muscles causing temporary inflammation and soreness as part of the building and repair process. Depending on depth of pressure and techniques used, some bruisingcan even be normal. Generally speaking, soreness is a good sign, indicating that the massage therapist efficiently found and released restrictions, adhesions, knots, and other tightness from your muscles and fascia. Anydiscomfort should only last a few hours up to a few days, but if it lasts longer, let us know.
Most insurances do not accept massage as a treatment they will cover because it is considered an alternative treatment. If your insurance accepts massage, at minimum you typically need to have a referral from your primary care doctor to get it covered.
At this point, you are feeling better than you ever thought you could as you are feeling energized and thriving. You have learned a lot about your body, you are moving more efficiently, you understand your body’s cues, and you have a good idea of what to do with these cues. This means you get to try new things, achieve new goals, and conquer new challenges! As you do, we will be here as your resource, as needed, to help you nourish, boost, and refresh your health.
Pain is generally the last symptom to show up and the first to go away. This means that by the time you realize there is a problem, there has been a problem for a long time. Especially for chronic or recurring issues, understanding how you got to where you are is so important for getting to where you want to go. In this stage of your journey, you will resolve underlying dysfunction, remove cheats, and retrain habits. As we aid you in activating your body’s natural healing potential, we will help you regain movement, energy, and body function both inside and outside. Throughout this process, you will start to feel greater ease and inspiration as you restore communication and efficiency in your body. Together, we will constantly assess, observe, and reassess your body’s responses to boost your results.
You are your own person, with your own collection of life events which brought you to where you are today. You deserve to be heard, seen, and treated as the individual you are. Your journey begins with your Discovery Evaluation. This first visit includes your exam which works to uncover the root of your issue(s), new patient diagnostics, and, of course, your first treatment. This is how we will help you begin connecting the dots and feeling better. After your first treatment, we will ask you to observe your body’s responses– good, bad, or indifferent. There is no wrong answer as this is just starting point information and direction for moving forward. In your second visit, we will review this feedback and your diagnostics to further identify potential underlying causes and compensations. We will combine everything we have learned about you, consider your goals, and together create a plan to resolve your concerns from the roots up.
