Which one is more beneficial chiropractic adjustment or a massage?

For treating what?: The nih did a study showing the benefit of chiropractic care for acute spinal conditions such as muscular sprains, sciatica and muscle spasm for the first 6 weeks after an injury. The evidence for massage therapy is more dubious; it increases blood flow and temperature while decreasing CNS outflow, for 45 minutes. Pt has always been shown to be more effective long term.

Condition Specific: While all spinal conditions show the best results with a combination of spinal manipulation (chiropractic adjustments) and physical rehabilitation. Massage may be beneficial to assist with acute pain and to facilitate chiropractic and rehabilitation.