Chronic muscle tension
Chronic muscle tension
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage is more than just relaxation — it’s a powerful complement to chiropractic care that helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up recovery. Whether you’re healing from an injury or looking for stress relief, massage therapy supports your body where it needs it most.
Relieve Muscle Tension, Reduce Stress, and Support Whole-Body Healing
How do we Help with Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a therapeutic treatment that improves health by working directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. It can help control both chronic and acute pain, relax tight muscles, improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote an overall sense of well-being.
At Palatine Family Chiropractic, massage is often used alongside chiropractic care to enhance healing and recovery. Our licensed massage therapist is proficient in a range of techniques, allowing each session to be tailored to your specific needs.
Massages We Offer
- Deep Tissue
- Swedish
- Sports Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Prenatal Massage
How It Works
Our massage therapist will work with you to target the areas of tension, discomfort, or restriction. Depending on your goals, we may recommend a more focused therapeutic approach or a general relaxation session. Massage helps loosen tight muscles, increase blood flow, and prepare the body for deeper healing — especially when combined with chiropractic care.
Why It's Effective
Tension, stress, and overuse can cause muscles to become inflamed or shortened, which affects posture, movement, and comfort. Massage therapy helps reduce that tension, improve circulation, and activate the body’s natural healing process. When used regularly, it can support pain relief, faster recovery, and overall wellness.
Meet Dr. David Fish
You're In Good Hands
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. David Fish brings over a decade of hands-on experience helping patients of all ages move and feel better. He specializes in spinal biomechanics and structural chiropractic care, combining precision with a personalized approach. His goal is to support your health with focused care that enhances movement, energy, and overall wellness.
We Are Experts in Treating:
Stress and anxiety
Stress and anxietyNeck, shoulder, and back pain
Neck, shoulder, and back painHeadaches and migraines
Headaches and migrainesSports-related muscle strain
Sports-related muscle strainPostural tension from desk work
Postural tension from desk workGeneral recovery and relaxation
General recovery and relaxation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is massage therapy part of chiropractic treatment?
While it’s a separate service, we often recommend massage in combination with chiropractic care. It helps prepare your body for adjustments and supports overall healing.
Do I need to have an injury to benefit from massage?
Not at all. Massage is also great for stress relief, circulation, flexibility, and general wellness.
How long is a typical session?
Sessions typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your needs and goals.
Will the massage be painful?
You may experience some sensitivity in areas with tension, but our therapists always work within your comfort level and communicate throughout the session.
Dr. David Fish
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. David Fish grew up in Niles, Michigan, and earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Detroit Mercy. He went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.
He spent ten years with The Joint Chiropractic, where he refined his clinical and adjusting skills while treating patients of all ages. In late 2025, Dr. Fish joined Palatine Family Chiropractic, where he continued to expand his expertise under the mentorship of Dr. Adam Hutton. His clinical focus now includes spinal biomechanical engineering and advanced structural care.
Dr. Fish is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He lives in Wheeling, IL, with his wife and two cats, and enjoys traveling, gardening, staying active, and playing board games.
