Massage Therapy

Massage therapy uses focused, manual techniques to manipulate soft tissues, increase circulation, and release muscle tension. Whether you’re dealing with soreness, stiffness, or just feeling out of balance, massage can help reset your body and improve how you move and feel.

Massage therapy is a powerful tool when applied with intent. Not every massage is the same, and not every massage fits every goal. At Function Performance Sport Chiropractic in Oregon City, our massage therapy is clinical, sport-focused, and integrated directly with the rest of your care.

Your massage therapist coordinates with your chiropractor so that every session supports the specific goals of your treatment plan. Whether you are recovering from training, managing chronic tension, working through a specific injury, or using massage as part of overall wellness, the work is purposeful and fits into a larger picture.

We use massage therapy for several distinct goals, and we match the approach to what each patient actually needs.

Recovery support. For athletes and active adults, massage between training sessions or after competition helps reduce soreness, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue recovery. The accumulated stress of consistent training gets reset.

Chronic tension and soreness. For people dealing with ongoing muscle tension, often from prolonged sitting, stress, or physical work, massage provides meaningful release and tissue reset. Paired with chiropractic care and corrective exercise, it is part of a real solution, not just short-term relief.

Injury rehab support. During the rehab process, massage can address surrounding tissue that is compensating for an injured area, reduce protective guarding, and support the manual therapy and exercise happening elsewhere in your plan.

Stress management and overall wellness. Regular massage has measurable benefits for stress, sleep quality, and nervous system regulation. Many of our patients include massage as part of their broader health routine, not tied to any specific injury.

The difference at FPSC is integration. Our massage therapists are not isolated providers. They communicate directly with the chiropractic and rehab team, work from shared treatment plans, and adjust their approach based on what is happening in your other visits.

If your chiropractor is working on restoring hip mobility, your massage therapist knows that and targets the soft tissue that will amplify those gains. If you are in an acute phase with an injury, your therapist knows which areas to prioritize and which to leave alone. This coordination is why patients consistently report better results here than they have experienced elsewhere.

We are clear about what massage therapy can and cannot do. It is excellent for the goals listed above. It is not a replacement for chiropractic care when joint dysfunction is driving your pain, or for rehab when the real fix is progressive loading. When those things are needed, we coordinate them seamlessly within the same clinic.

Anyone who wants to move well, recover faster, or feel better in their body benefits from targeted massage therapy. This includes athletes in training or recovery, active adults managing the demands of work and life, patients in ongoing chiropractic care who want to amplify their results, and anyone looking for clinical-quality bodywork from a provider who understands real movement.

Book your performance evaluation today or reach out to schedule a session with our massage team.

Massage therapy is effective for a wide range of conditions and symptoms, including:

• Muscle pain and tightness
• Neck and back pain
• Stress-related tension
• Sports injuries and overuse
• Headaches and TMJ
• Postural imbalances
• General fatigue and soreness

Massage is also a great complement to other services like physical therapy or chiropractic care.

Massage therapy dates back thousands of years ago. Ancient writings from China, Japan, India and Egypt reference massage. In general, massage therapists work on muscles and soft tissue to help you feel better. Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Massage therapists tend to combine with chiropractors to help patients get the best care by treating muscles and soft tissue.

There are several types of massage. In Swedish massage the therapist uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping. Sports massage combines techniques of Swedish massage and deep tissue massage to release chronic muscle tension. It is adapted to the needs to the athlete. Myofascial trigger point therapy focuses on trigger points. Trigger points are areas on your body that are painful when pressed but associated with pain elsewhere in the body. Massage therapy is sometimes done using essential oils as a form of aromatherapy.

While there are several types of massage, there are two fundamental categories. The first is known as rehabilitative massage. Rehabilitative massage utilizes deep tissue work, medical, therapeutic or clinical massage. This type of massage is practiced in many settings like chiropractic offices, clinics and hospitals. The second is known as relaxation massage or Swedish massage. This type is oftentimes practiced in settings like spas, wellness centers and resorts. The type of massage given usually depends on your needs and physical condition.

Our in-house massage therapist will work alongside our Chiropractic team to get you the benefits of working together on musculoskeletal issues. This will help not only shorten treatment time but also have longer-lasting effects. Our chiropractic team will focus more on musculoskeletal issues, and massage therapists will assist with soft tissue and muscle issues.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call us today at (503) 730-2788.