Massage Therapy & Manual Therapy

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True Life Chiropractic – Anchorage, Alaska

At True Life Chiropractic in Anchorage, we offer both Massage Therapy and Manual Therapy to help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, recover from injuries, and support overall wellness. While these services use some similar techniques, they serve different purposes and may be scheduled or billed differently depending on your condition and treatment plan.

Our massage therapists and clinical therapy team work closely with our chiropractic providers to help patients heal faster, move better, and feel better.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy focuses on muscle relaxation, stress reduction, circulation, and overall wellness. Massage therapy may be used for relaxation, muscle tension, stress relief, and general wellness care.

Many patients choose massage therapy to help manage muscle tightness from work, exercise, stress, or daily activities.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy may help:

• Relieve muscle tension and tightness
• Reduce neck, shoulder, and low back pain
• Help manage headaches and migraines
• Decrease stress and nervous system tension
• Support recovery from sports and overuse injuries
• Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
• Enhance mobility and flexibility
• Promote better sleep and relaxation

Massage therapy helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing the body to shift into rest, repair, and healing mode.

Types of Massage Therapy We Offer

Deep Tissue Massage
Focused therapeutic work targeting chronic muscle tension, restricted movement, and deep muscular tightness.

Swedish Massage
A gentle full-body massage designed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and reduce stress.

Trigger Point Massage
Targets specific areas of muscle tension and knots that may refer pain to other areas of the body.

Massage therapy may be scheduled as a standalone service or combined with chiropractic care.

Manual Therapy (Clinical / Rehabilitation Therapy)

Manual therapy is clinical treatment used for injury recovery, rehabilitation, and improving joint and muscle function. Manual therapy is typically part of a treatment plan and may be billed to insurance when medically necessary.

Manual therapy focuses on:

• Injury recovery
• Muscle and joint dysfunction
• Scar tissue and adhesions
• Restricted range of motion
• Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
• Improving movement patterns
• Supporting chiropractic treatment plans

Manual Therapy Techniques May Include:

• Myofascial release
• Joint mobilization
• Muscle stretching
• Trigger point therapy
• Movement therapy
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Soft tissue mobilization

Manual therapy is often recommended for patients recovering from auto accidents, work injuries, sports injuries, chronic pain conditions, or mobility problems.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy may be performed as part of massage therapy or manual therapy, depending on the purpose of treatment.

When performed during a massage session, trigger point therapy focuses on relieving muscle tension and improving relaxation.

When performed as manual therapy, trigger point therapy is used as part of a treatment plan to address injury, muscle dysfunction, or restricted movement and may be billed as manual therapy when medically necessary.

Our providers will determine the most appropriate treatment based on your condition and goals.

Massage Therapy vs Manual Therapy – What’s the Difference?

Massage Therapy

• Relaxation and stress relief
• Muscle tension and tightness
• Wellness and recovery
• Time-based sessions (60, 90, 120 minutes)
• Usually not billed to insurance but can be billed 97124

Manual Therapy

• Injury treatment and rehabilitation
• Range of motion and joint function
• Often part of a treatment plan
• Billed per unit (CPT 97140)
• May be billed to insurance when medically necessary

Our team will help determine which service is most appropriate for your condition.

Massage + Chiropractic Care = Better Results

Massage therapy and manual therapy work extremely well alongside chiropractic care.

Combining these treatments may help:

• Relax muscles so adjustments hold longer
• Reduce soreness after adjustments
• Improve joint mobility and flexibility
• Support faster recovery from injuries
• Improve circulation and healing
• Enhance overall treatment outcomes

Many patients schedule massage therapy before or after their chiropractic appointment for optimal results.

Massage & Manual Therapy in Anchorage, Alaska

Our massage therapy and manual therapy services are conveniently located at:

True Life Chiropractic
2602 Fairbanks Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-646-2225

Appointments are available as standalone services or as part of a chiropractic treatment plan.

Ready to Schedule?

Whether you're looking for pain relief, stress reduction, injury recovery, or proactive wellness care, our team is here to help.

Call 907-646-2225 to schedule your appointment today.

Restore • Relax • Recover