Massage Therapy

Massage therapy uses hands-on pressure and movement on the muscles and soft tissue. At Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness, at 1410 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, massage is offered on its own or as part of a chiropractic care plan.

Who you'll see

Massage therapy is with Susan Dutan, LMT.

What a session involves

1. Check-in. We ask where you feel tension or soreness, what makes it worse, and about your health history and medications.
2. Session. Susan focuses on the areas you agreed on. Tell her if the pressure is too much.
3. Afterward. We talk about what you noticed and whether another session makes sense.

Why people book a massage

• Neck and shoulder tension from desk work
• Low back stiffness
• Muscle soreness after training
• As part of a chiropractic plan for neck and back pain or fibromyalgia and muscle pain

What the research says

NCCIH, part of the NIH, says evaluations of massage for low-back pain have found only weak evidence that it may help, and that one study found massage could give short-term help with neck pain when sessions were long and frequent enough. The risk of harm appears low. There have been rare reports of serious side effects, such as a blood clot, nerve injury or bone fracture, some involving vigorous types such as deep tissue massage or people at higher risk, such as older adults. For fibromyalgia, NCCIH says massage therapy may help some symptoms if it's continued for long enough.

Sources (accessed Nov 3, 2026): NCCIH, Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know

Massage and chiropractic care together

Some patients book a massage before or after a chiropractic visit. Massage works on the muscles and soft tissue, and a chiropractic adjustment works on how a joint moves. If you're not sure where to start, Dr. Klein can do an exam and suggest a plan, and you decide. Massage is also part of some plans on our maintenance care and tennis elbow pages.

Visiting us in Midtown

Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness is at 1410 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, at West 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan's Garment District.

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: closed

We work with most insurance plans and help you use your benefits. Call (212) 354-2225 or use the contact form to book.

FAQs

Is massage covered by insurance?

We work with most insurance plans and help you use your benefits.

Can massage be combined with chiropractic care?

Yes. You can book both at our office.

What if the pressure is too much?

Say so at any time and Susan will change it. NCCIH notes that some of the rare serious side effects it lists involved vigorous types of massage, so more pressure isn't always better.