Neck Pain, Headaches, and Sciatica Relief: How Massage and Chiropractic Care Work Together
Motherhood asks a lot from your body - the lifting, carrying, feeding, and multitasking often lead to tension that builds up in your neck, shoulders, and lower back. Many moms come to Motherhood Massages thinking their pain is “just part of being a mom,” but chronic neck pain, headaches, or sciatica are your body’s way of asking for deeper care.
Massage therapy can be an incredible step toward relief.
How Massage Helps Relieve Pain and Tension
Massage targets the tight, overworked muscles that surround the spine and hips - the same areas most moms strain daily. Through focused techniques like trigger point release, myofascial work, and prenatal or postpartum-safe positioning, massage can:
Ease muscle tension that contributes to neck and shoulder pain
Improve circulation and reduce inflammation
Decrease the frequency and intensity of tension headaches
Release pressure on the sciatic nerve by loosening the glutes and lower back
Calm the nervous system, reducing stress and overall body pain
Many moms notice better sleep, easier movement, and improved posture after just a few sessions. But if your pain keeps coming back — or radiates from your spine into your legs or arms — that’s a sign the issue may involve deeper joint or nerve alignment.
Why Adding Chiropractic Care Can Make a Big Difference
Massage relaxes the muscles; chiropractic care realigns what’s underneath them. When both work together, your body finally gets a chance to heal instead of compensating.
At Melot Chiropractic, Dr. Melot provides gentle, family-friendly adjustments that complement massage perfectly. Chiropractic care can:
Correct pelvic or spinal misalignments causing sciatic pain
Relieve pressure on nerves that trigger headaches or neck pain
Improve range of motion and balance
Help your body “hold” the benefits of massage longer
For many clients, alternating between massage and chiropractic adjustments delivers the most lasting relief - especially for chronic neck, back, or leg pain.
Safe for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Both prenatal massage and pregnancy-safe chiropractic care can be safely performed through all trimesters when provided by trained professionals. These services help manage common pregnancy symptoms like hip pain, round ligament strain, and low-back tension, while preparing the body for a smoother labor and postpartum recovery.
If you’ve recently given birth, combining gentle massage with chiropractic care supports your body’s return to alignment, helping with posture, mobility, and overall comfort.
Your Path to Long-Term Relief
You don’t have to live with constant aches or tension headaches. The combination of massage and chiropractic care addresses both the muscles and the structure — helping your body function the way it’s meant to.
Start with a therapeutic massage at Motherhood Massages, and we’ll help you create a care plan that supports long-term relief in collaboration with Melot Chiropractic.
Your body deserves care that’s as nurturing as the love you give every day.