WILSON, N.C., May 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kurtz Chiropractic Center in Wilson, NC is encouraging personal injury patients to incorporate massage therapy into their rehabilitation and chiropractic care treatment programs. According to the practice, massage treatments promote internal healing while relieving stress and muscle stiffness. The practice routinely recommends massage treatments as a natural complement to spinal adjustments, corrective exercise and other therapeutic treatments.

Wilson chiropractor Dr. Colin Kurtz announced that his practice has had significant success incorporating therapeutic massage therapy into rehabilitation programs for injury victims. Dr. Kurtz strongly recommends massage treatments for natural pain relief and internal healing.

"We are excited to offer massage treatments as a natural complement to traditional spinal adjustments and rehab treatments," said Dr. Kurtz. "Our comprehensive services are designed to provide immediate, effective back pain relief while helping the body heal. Massage does both: promoting internal healing while relieving pain."

According to Dr. Kurtz, therapeutic massage causes physiological changes in the body. During a massage treatment, a patient's heart rate and breathing rate decrease, promoting deep relaxation and stillness. At the same time, levels of the stress hormone cortisol decrease while the level of endorphins, a natural pain reliever, increases.

"Many of our patients struggle with daily work stress, which can negatively impact the healing process," said Dr. Kurtz. "Our patients feel calm and centered after a treatment, as daily stress melts away. At the same time, the physical act of massaging sore or stiff muscles helps to ease back pain and release tension, restoring flexibility and movement to the body."

Dr. Kurtz says that many patients feel sore or stiff after sustaining a personal injury. The body naturally compensates for an injury by shifting weight bearing activities to other body parts. This can lead to additional injuries while also causing the injured muscles to become sore or stiff from disuse.

"Many people mistakenly believe that the best way to help the body heal after an injury is to immobilize the injured body part," said Dr. Kurtz. "While strained or sprained muscles do need time to recover, excess immobilization can actually do more harm and good. The act of massaging the muscles promotes blood flow, which is essential if a body part is injured and cannot handle daily weight-bearing activities."

The wellness center provides several types of massage, including trigger point massage, myofascial release, and deep tissue sports massage. Dr. Kurtz can recommend specific treatments for each patient's unique wellness needs, such as pain management for back pain or headaches.

Dr. Kurtz has nearly two decades of experience providing chiropractic treatments for personal injury patients. His practice, Kurtz Chiropractic Center, incorporates spinal adjustments, including the Palmer Technique and Activator Technique, with massage, corrective care exercises, acupuncture and Reiki. The practice serves the Stantonsburg, Bailey, Elm City, Middlesex, Black Creek, Kenly, Lucama, Pinetops, and Rocky Mount communities.

Prospective patients may learn more about therapeutic massage and injury treatments by visiting the practice's website, http://www.kurtzchiro.net.

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