Hot Stones, Deep Tissue and Pregnancy Massage: Your Guide to Massage at MH Chiropractic

29 Nov

Massage therapy is a powerful way to ease tension, reduce stress, support recovery from aches and pains, and help you feel more at home in your body. At MH Chiropractic in Bournemouth, massage is offered with a holistic focus, blending relaxation with therapeutic techniques to support your overall wellbeing.

Why massage therapy helps

Massage works by softening tight muscles, improving blood flow, and calming the nervous system, which can reduce pain and support better movement. It can also enhance sleep quality, ease stress and anxiety, and complement chiropractic care when you are working on longer-term health goals.

Key benefits can include:

Reduced muscle tension and stiffness, especially if you sit a lot, exercise regularly, or live with chronic tightness.
Support for headaches, postural strain, and everyday aches linked to desk work, driving, and stress.
A chance to fully switch off, helping your body move from “fight or flight” into a more restful state.

Deep tissue massage

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to tackle long-standing tightness and “knots”. It is ideal if you prefer a firmer pressure and want to work on specific problem areas such as the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, or legs.

Deep tissue massage may help:

Relieve stubborn tension and trigger points that build up from training, manual work, or prolonged sitting.
Improve mobility and recovery when used alongside chiropractic care, stretching, and rehab exercises.

Relaxation and a holistic full-body massage

Relaxation massage uses gentler, flowing techniques to help you unwind, slow your breathing, and release day-to-day stress. It can be particularly helpful if you are feeling overwhelmed, wired but tired, or struggling to switch off.

A holistic full-body massage considers the whole person, not just one sore area, with attention to your overall stress levels, lifestyle and wellbeing aims. This style of treatment blends relaxation and therapeutic work so you leave feeling calmer, more balanced, and more connected to your body.

Indian head massage

Indian head massage focuses on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp, and sometimes the face, using soothing techniques that can be performed over clothing or with oils, depending on your needs. It is particularly useful if you hold tension in your neck and shoulders, are prone to headaches, or spend long hours at a desk.

Benefits can include:

Relief from tight shoulders, jaw clenching, and tension headaches.
Deep relaxation through gentle work around the scalp and neck can encourage better sleep and a sense of calm.

Hot Stones

Hot stone massage uses warmed basalt stones alongside traditional massage techniques to help muscles relax more quickly and deeply. The heat encourages blood flow, melts away stubborn tightness, and can feel especially comforting during colder months or if you struggle to unwind.

At MH Chiropractic, you can:

Add Hot Stones to your massage for an extra boost of deeper relaxation and enhanced muscle release.

This can be particularly beneficial when combined with deep tissue or holistic full-body massage, allowing firm work to feel more comfortable while still addressing tension.

Pregnancy massage (from 12 weeks)

Pregnancy massage is a gentle, supportive treatment designed to ease the aches, pains and tension that can build as your body changes throughout pregnancy. From 12 weeks onwards, it offers a safe way to relieve discomfort, reduce stress, and create space to connect with your growing baby.

Offered from 12 weeks of pregnancy only, in line with common safety guidance.
Uses adapted positioning (such as side-lying) and comfortable support so you can fully relax while protecting both you and your baby.
Focuses on easing back, hip and pelvic tension, reducing swelling, and helping you rest more deeply between busy days.

Pregnancy massage can also complement chiropractic care by reducing muscle tension, supporting better posture as your bump grows, and giving you regular time to reset both physically and emotionally.

Courses and savings at MH Chiropractic

For many people, one massage feels great, but a series of sessions offers more lasting change in muscle tension, posture, and stress levels. Regular massage can support your chiropractic care plan, help maintain results between appointments, and create a consistent space for your body to rest and reset.

MH Chiropractic offers courses of 6 massages: