Manual therapy is specialized “hands-on” treatment that may include joint mobilization for the spine (or for the shoulder, hip, foot/ankle, etc.), along with deep tissue massage and/or myofascial release. Joint mobilizations help to stretch the joint capsule, to decrease pain, and improve joint range of motion and function. This may go without saying, but telehealth is the only service we offer that doesn’t include manual therapy.
Recent research advocates the use of manual physical therapy for the best therapeutic outcomes, along with a customized exercise program to help you maintain the benefits gained during therapy.
Manual Therapy may enhance treatment for the following spinal dysfunctions:
