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A member asked:
What can a chiropractor treat that a massage therapist cant?
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Malalignment: Well from each point of view(and they each have a distinct one) a chiropractor can treat spinal malalignments; thus relieving muscular 'knots' by promoting 'normal' spinal nerve function. A massage therapist can relieve the same knots but from the soft tissue perspective by working them out. Now each discipline has its' merits and pitfalls so my advice is "let the buyer beware".
Answered 2/20/2014
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Little: Neither offer cures. Both offer massage. The chiropractic massage is a little deeper using what they term "thrusts" which can be dangerous for some conditions. Always see your regular physician first if you have pain or a problem.
Answered 3/9/2012
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