Can chiropractic and physical therapy work better when combined?
Absolutely—and when you add in massage therapy and acupuncture, the results can be even more powerful.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to improve long-term wellness, this approach taps into multiple levels of healing for faster, longer-lasting relief.
Here’s why these treatments work best together—and how they can help you feel better, faster.
How Do These Treatment Combinations Work?
Pain—whether acute, chronic, or injury-related—is your body’s way of signaling that something’s off. Fortunately, many of the most common issues can be treated effectively without surgery or medication.
At Ashworth Chiropractic, we use a multi-therapy approach that blends chiropractic and physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic, and physical therapy and massage to support faster healing and long-term relief.
Each service targets pain from a different angle, and together, they address pain at multiple levels:
Chiropractic and physical therapy help restore proper alignment and retrain the body for strength, stability, and mobility after injury.
Massage and chiropractic work together to release muscle tension, reduce joint strain, and support skeletal adjustments that last.
Physical therapy and massage complement each other by improving soft tissue function and making therapeutic exercises more effective.
Acupuncture and chiropractic combine to reduce inflammation, reset muscle tone, and open up blocked nerve pathways to accelerate healing.
These therapies share a core belief: that pain often stems from misalignment, tension, inflammation, or disrupted communication within the body.
By combining treatment types in one coordinated plan, we can relieve pressure, restore motion, and help your body heal itself more effectively than relying on a single therapy alone.
Why Patients Benefit from a Combined Therapy Approach
People recovering from injuries, dealing with chronic pain, or looking to improve function often need more than just one type of treatment. That’s why most therapists recommend combining chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage—because it leads to faster, fuller, and longer-lasting results. Here’s what patients gain from an integrated plan:
🕒 Faster Recovery Time
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Chiropractic and physical therapy realign the body and build strength, while massage and chiropractic work together to relieve muscle tension and stabilize joints.
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Acupuncture helps open neural pathways, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing rhythm.
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Together, these therapies prepare your body to recover faster—especially after an accident, surgery, or strain.
🌿 Truly Holistic Care
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The human body doesn’t function in silos—and neither should your care. A combined therapy plan treats muscles, joints, nerves, tissues, and energy systems all at once.
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This approach not only supports physical healing but also improves mental focus, emotional balance, and overall resilience.
🤸 Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion
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Many patients with injuries or chronic conditions experience limited movement.
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Physical therapy and massage improve flexibility in muscles and soft tissues, allowing chiropractic adjustments to last longer and feel more effective.
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The result? Easier movement, fewer flare-ups, and better day-to-day function.
💥 More Effective Pain Relief
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When used together, acupuncture and chiropractic reduce pain signals at both the muscular and nervous system level.
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Physical therapy then strengthens the body to keep that pain from coming back.
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This layered approach relieves pain faster and helps prevent future injuries.
Where Can You Get This Combined Treatment?
You can have this combined treatment at Ashworth Chiropractic we offer quality care for chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture. We can provide you with a combined treatment plan that includes all of these services. All of the benefits of this combined treatment will be available to you under one roof.
Contact us at (515) 225-4002 or schedule an appointment through our website. You can also come to our office at 5504 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266. We look forward to providing you with excellent care, treatment, and satisfaction.
