Body Work/Manual Therapy (Tissue Mobilization)

 Manual therapies are performed to address and treat injuries, joint restrictions, and muscular tautness. It is effective in loosening tightness and minimizing pain issues in the body through manual tissue manipulation.

This may include performance of:

  myofascial release, soft and deep tissue mobilization, scar tissue mobilization, strain-counterstrain, joint mobilization/manipulation, traction, manual muscle resistance, and muscle energy techniques.   

• Relaxing tense muscles
• Reducing scar tissue adhesions
• Stretching and lengthening fascia
• Improving cardiovascular circulation
• Increasing joint range of motion

Injuries in which manual therapy may benefit:

• Contractures
• Sprains
• Strains
• Contusions
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Stress injuries