Manual
Therapy

Manual therapy is a type of physical therapy that involves the use of hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain.

Manual therapy techniques include:

• massage
• joint mobilization
• muscle energy techniques
• myofascial release
• soft tissue mobilization
• other manual modalities

The goal of manual therapy is to restore proper function to the body’s musculoskeletal system by correcting areas of tension and imbalance in the muscles and joints.

Manual therapists use a variety of specialized skills to diagnose problems and create individualized treatment plans that are tailored to the needs of each patient.

Manual therapy can be effective in treating a wide range of conditions including:

• neck pain
• back pain
• headaches
• sports injuries
• chronic pain
• postural dysfunction
• joint restrictions.