Manual Therapy

What is manual therapy?

Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment used as part of physical therapy to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support recovery. It includes a range of techniques that target muscles, joints, and surrounding tissues.

At Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, manual therapy is one part of your overall plan of care. We use it alongside movement, exercise, and education to help you make steady, lasting progress.

Types of manual therapy

We use a range of hands-on techniques depending on your needs, including:

• Soft tissue work to reduce muscle tension and improve mobility

• Trigger point release to address specific areas of muscle tightness that may be contributing to pain

• Joint mobilization to improve joint movement and reduce stiffness

• Myofascial release techniques to address tissue restrictions and improve movement

Who can benefit from manual therapy?

Manual therapy can be helpful for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Headaches

• Muscle tightness or overuse injuries

While manual therapy can help reduce symptoms, it is most effective when combined with an active treatment plan. We focus on helping you build strength and move well so that improvements last beyond the session.

If you’d like to learn more or schedule a visit, give us a call or book online.