Many chiropractors use electrotherapy on their patients.  The electrotherapy process is like an electronic massage that goes deep into the muscles of the back in order to provide relief and prepare the spine for the manual adjustment that the chiropractor will perform after the electrotherapy is over.  Electrotherapy usually lasts about 20 minutes and feels like an intense massage to the patient.  The electrodes on the machine stimulate the nerves and the muscles and promote good blood flow and muscle movement so that the back and spine can heal from an injury.

Another part of this massage therapy is heat therapy.  Heating pads are usually used in conjunction with the electrotherapy to improve and intensify the massage and healing process.

There is a lesser used method of massage therapy that seems to be gaining popularity in the chiropractic community.  This method is ultrasound therapy.  In this method, an ultrasound machine is used to send sound waves deep into the muscles and stimulate them with massage like motion deep in the muscle and tissue in order to help the back health improve.

Remember that chiropractors believe through massage and adjustment of the spine they can improve the health of the entire body.  A healthy spine is believed to lead to a healthy nervous system, immune system, digestive system, reproductive system, cardiovascular system, and overall total body health.

Most chiropractic offices are made up of multiple rooms that are all outfitted with a massage table and all the necessary equipment (electrotherapy equipment, ultrasound equipment, cushions and other equipment necessary for back adjustment).

The chiropractic massage table is usually pretty low to the ground which enables the chiropractor to get the right angles to properly adjust the patient’s spine and neck.

Although there are different styles of chiropractic massage table, they usually have a hole at the head of the table where the patient’s head rests when they are lying on their stomach and receiving electrotherapy, heat therapy, or ultrasound therapy.

There are many suppliers of chiropractic supplies, including massage tables.  These suppliers sometimes have catalogues that doctors can order from.  Probably the more common place to order chiropractic equipment and massage tables these days is the internet.  There are hundreds and maybe even thousands of websites that offer equipment like massage tables.  These websites are great because they offer a huge selection of tables at a wide variety of prices and can be shipped almost anywhere.  This makes ordering new supplies easy and convenient for chiropractors.

Often times, chiropractors will use electro therapy to massage patients and help improve the health of their spine.  A typical procedure will involve an analgesic being applied to the back (usually in the particular area that is bothering the patient), then the chiropractor will place electrodes onto the back and turn on the machine to a level that is effective for the patient.  A heating pack is usually applied over the electrodes in order to help the massage and its soothing effects.  After a time of usually around 15 to 20 minutes, the chiropractor will come back and remove the electrodes, heating pack, and gel and manually adjust the spine and/or neck.

Some chiropractors may also use ultrasound equipment on their patients.  The ultrasound equipment works by sending waves to the muscles that are injured or painful in the back and massaging them gently.  The sound waves from the ultrasound machine help the tissue heal and lead to a healthy spine and body.

Many chiropractors use different massage equipment on their patients depending on their personal preferences and what they have found works for their patients.

There are many suppliers of massage equipment that chiropractors can contact in order to get their equipment.  The internet is also a great place to shop for massage equipment since they offer a wide selection at good prices.

Chiropractors do manually adjust the spine, but they also use different techniques in order to heal the spine.  Most chiropractors use some form of massage in their practice.

One form of massage that many chiropractors use is electrotherapy.  The way that chiropractors use electrotherapy is by first applying a cream that works to cool and sooth the muscles, then the chiropractor applies electrodes attached to the electrotherapy machine to the area of the back that is bothering the patient.  A heat pack is usually added on top of these electrodes.  The electrotherapy machine is then usually turned on to a certain degree depending on the patient and their needs.  The machine is left on to massage the muscles in the back and the spine for about 15 minutes.

There is also a belief that ultrasound therapy can help in the field of chiropractics.  The ultrasound equipment sends sound waves into the muscles of the back and the spine and acts as a small, gentle massage.

The field of chiropractics uses massage as a very important way to help patients heal and improve their spinal health and overall posture and health.  The field of chiropractics would not be the same (or probably as successful) without incorporating these elements of massage therapy.