Chiropractic: Soft & Deep Tissue Therapy
Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square
Soft and deep tissue therapy plays a key role in chiropractic care. While spinal adjustments help restore joint motion and alignment, soft-tissue work targets the muscles, fascia, and connective tissues that support the spine. When these tissues become tight, inflamed, or restricted—whether from stress, posture, injury, or repetitive movement—they can limit mobility and contribute to ongoing discomfort.
At Motion Pro Health, our chiropractors combine hands-on soft tissue techniques with deep tissue therapy to help reduce pain, improve flexibility, and support long-term recovery. This approach complements spinal adjustments and creates a more complete, effective treatment experience.
Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
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What Is Deep Tissue Therapy?
Deep tissue therapy focuses on releasing tight, dense, or restricted areas within the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It uses slow, intentional pressure and targeted techniques to reach deeper tissue layers that contribute to chronic tension, restricted movement, or pain.
Deep tissue chiropractic massage is ideal for people with long-standing tightness, repetitive strain injuries, athletic overuse, desk-related stiffness, or areas that feel “locked up” and difficult to stretch. The goal is to restore healthy mobility, reduce muscle adhesions, and improve overall function.
What Is Soft Tissue Therapy?
Soft tissue therapy is a broader, more adaptable technique used to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It can include a blend of massage-based techniques, stretching, trigger point work, and specific manual tools depending on your needs.
This approach helps:
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relax tight muscles
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reduce inflammation
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improve blood flow
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release adhesions and scar tissue
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support healing after injury
Soft tissue therapy is gentle, effective, and commonly integrated with spinal adjustments to support a more balanced and complete recovery.
How Soft & Deep Tissue Therapy Helps
When soft tissues are inflamed or irritated, they often cause pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Tight muscles can pull joints out of alignment, create compensation patterns, and contribute to chronic tension.
Soft and deep tissue therapy helps restore the balance between muscles and joints by:
- Reducing muscle tension and local pain
- Improving circulation and tissue hydration
- Enhancing flexibility and reducing stiffness
- Speeding recovery after soft-tissue injuries
- Breaking down scar tissue and muscle adhesions
- Supporting joint alignment and mobility after adjustments
Many patients notice significant improvements in comfort, posture, and ease of movement when soft tissue therapy is included as part of their chiropractic care.
What to Expect During Treatment
Your chiropractor will examine your posture, movement patterns, and specific areas of tension. Based on their assessment, they will use a combination of soft tissue techniques, deep tissue pressure, stretching, and targeted manual therapy.
Sensation varies depending on the technique—some areas feel relieving, while deeper techniques may feel intense but manageable. Communication is always encouraged so the pressure remains comfortable and effective.
Soft and deep tissue therapy is often paired with spinal adjustments, mobility exercises, and personalized home recommendations to support lasting improvement.
Why Choose Motion Pro Health for Soft Tissue Chiropractic Care
Patients choose Motion Pro Health because our chiropractors take a holistic, evidence-informed approach to care. Our treatments go beyond simple adjustments—we address the muscles, fascia, and soft tissues that directly influence spinal movement and comfort.
At both our Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square clinics, you’ll receive care designed to be clear, comfortable, and effective. Our team’s experience, combined with a modern environment and a focus on long-term results, ensures you receive highly personalized, supportive treatment.
Scientific Articles & Research
Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain — NIH / National Library of Medicine
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39008297/
Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Techniques — Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics
https://www.jmptonline.org/
Myofascial Release for Soft Tissue Dysfunction — Frontiers in Medicine
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.697986/full
Sports Massage & Recovery Outcomes — NIH / National Library of Medicine
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12140169/
Deep Tissue Massage Overview — Healthline
https://www.healthline.com/health/deep-tissue-massage
These sources highlight the benefits of soft tissue therapy, deep tissue techniques, and manual therapy for improving mobility, reducing muscle tension, and supporting overall recovery.
