Try Massage for Relief From Cold Symptoms

With the temperatures dropping and winter on the way, we’re not far off from cold season being in full swing. There are steps you can take to avoid getting a cold—regular chiropractic adjustments can help boost your immune system, for example—but you may ultimately not be able to avoid coming down with a case. If you get a cold, massage therapy can provide relief from symptoms like sinus pressure, congestion, and body aches. 

Massage May Offer Relief From Cold Symptoms

Massage therapy offers a lot of great benefits all year round, helping you manage stress and pain so you can be your best self more often. There are a variety of different massage techniques, each with unique advantages for handling specific cases. At Shields Chiropractic, we offer massage tailored to athletes, people who are pregnant, and people recovering from surgery. 

When it comes to cold symptoms, myofascial release and deep tissue massage can help calm the body aches and pains you feel once you get sick. As for sinus congestion, trigger point therapy can be quite helpful. By massaging trigger points in the face, head, and neck, a massage therapist can help facilitate sinus drainage and provide relief from pressure buildup that can cause sinus headaches. 

Massage therapy can also help improve circulation in the body, which may help your immune system fight the virus that causes the common cold. Moreover, massage therapy can provide a boost to your immune system so that it’s at full strength, reducing the severity and duration of cold symptoms.

Prep for Cold Season With Massage and Chiropractic in Saginaw, MI

This cold and flu season, you can set yourself up for success with the help of the team at Shields Chiropractic in Saginaw, MI. We offer wellness-boosting treatments like chiropractic care and massage to help you find relief from pain, stress, and cold symptoms like sinus pressure headaches. To get started, schedule your appointment online or give us a call at 989-781-7700.