Massage in Shelby Township: 6 Types Compared.
Sports, deep tissue, back and more. How to pick the one that fits your pain.
If you are searching for massage in Shelby Township, the options sound similar until you know what each one is built to do. At Back and Body Chiropractic Center, the on-site massage therapist works alongside Dr. Brad, so the session targets what your care plan needs.
Here are six types we offer and the problem each one fits best.
By Dr. Bradley Krawczyk, Back and Body Chiropractic Center, 55130 Van Dyke Ave #25, Shelby Township, MI. Updated 2026-11-08.
1. Back massage for tight, achy muscles
Muscle tension often goes along with, and worsens, back problems. A back-focused session releases the muscles that guard and pull on your spine, which can help adjustments hold longer.
Best for: desk-related upper and low back tightness, and soreness that returns after a long day.
2. Deep tissue massage
Slower, firmer pressure reaches the deeper layers of muscle where long-standing knots sit.
Best for: chronic tension and areas that feel stuck even after stretching.
3. Sports massage
Sports massage focuses on the muscles you load most, whether that is running, lifting or a weekend league. It supports recovery after training and after minor strains.
Best for: active people with recurring tightness in the same spot.
4. Trigger point therapy
Sustained pressure on a specific tender knot to release the referred pain it creates elsewhere, such as a shoulder knot that feeds a headache.
Best for: pain that seems to travel from one spot to another.
5. Myofascial release
Gentle, sustained stretching of the fascia, the connective tissue wrapped around muscle. When fascia is restricted it limits movement and creates pain.
Best for: stiffness and limited range of motion.
6. Prenatal massage
Massage tailored to pregnancy, paired with our prenatal chiropractic care when you want both.
Best for: back and hip discomfort during pregnancy.
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