Chiropractic & Sports Massage, Combined
Our signature treatment and the reason most of our patients found us. A chiropractor in Lymington, Christchurch, Southampton and Winchester who treats the joint and the muscles around it, in the same session.
What Is the Combination Treatment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a quick, controlled movement applied to a joint. It increases movement at the joint, frees trapped nerves and helps realign the spine. It shouldn't hurt, and it can be applied to most joints in the body, from the neck to the ankle.
But every joint is surrounded by muscles, attached to the bone by tendons. If the resting tension in those muscles isn't changed, the joint you've just freed simply tightens back up. That's why every Bodybest combination treatment includes deep tissue sports massage of the muscles involved, in the same session, by the same clinician.
Through years of practice we've found that combining chiropractic adjustment with sports massage gets faster, longer-lasting results than either treatment on its own. It's why our ethos is that you should feel a positive improvement after just one treatment.
Your First Appointment
We're a very proactive service and aim to provide treatment in every session, including your first. Your new patient appointment includes:
- A consultation to establish the root cause of your pain, not just where it hurts
- Postural and movement-pattern analysis, muscle strength and joint testing
- Your first combination treatment
- Home exercises to keep the improvement going between visits
Understanding why you have pain is the essential step towards successful, long-term relief. Read more about what to expect.
MOT Treatments: Preventing the Next Injury
Once you're out of pain, periodic MOT appointments keep you there. An MOT is a holistic body assessment, chiropractic manipulation and deep tissue massage designed to improve joint movement and muscle balance before small problems become big ones. They're popular with people in physical jobs, runners and gym-goers, and anyone who has had back trouble before. Our Bronze and Silver memberships are built around them.
What We Treat with It
The combination treatment is our go-to for back pain and sciatica, neck pain, headaches and migraines, shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, hip and knee problems, sports injuries, posture-related pain and pregnancy-related back pain. See all conditions.
Watch It Work
This patient couldn't turn his head without pain. This is a snippet of a 30-minute treatment that also included a lot of deep tissue massage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chiropractic Adjustment Hurt?
No. You may hear a click, which is simply gas releasing from the joint, but it shouldn't be painful. We explain what we're doing and check you're comfortable before every adjustment.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Most patients feel a clear improvement after their first treatment. Acute problems typically need three to six sessions; long-standing problems may need a course of treatment followed by occasional maintenance. We'll tell you honestly what we expect at your first visit, and we'll never book you in for sessions you don't need.
Is It Safe If I'm Pregnant?
Yes. Both chiropractic and sports massage are safe in pregnancy, and we adapt the treatment so you never need to lie on your front. Please tell us when you book. More on pregnancy treatment.
Which Clinics Offer It?
All of them: Lymington, Christchurch, Southampton and Winchester.
Ready to Feel Better After One Treatment?
Book in under a minute, or text us on 07483 829798 and we'll find you a time.