What can I gain from manual therapy?
Manual therapy utilizes a hands-on treatment approach similar to therapeutic massage, but targeted to the specific tissues that may be causing pain or limitation. There are various types of manual therapy, including:
Myofascial release
This type of massage creates room for tissues that may be trapped by distortions or fascial adhesions, freeing them from constriction.
Deep friction massage
This type of massage loosens up your muscles and their connective tissues.
By working to mobilize, loosen, and relax these muscles before you train, you can help them stay limber throughout the process. This will decrease your risk of strains, sprains, and ruptures.
The importance of your soft tissues
contract. The muscles attach to your bones via tendons, which move your body. Your bones are connected together by ligaments for added stability. Fascia both compartmentalizes and connects each part of your body. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia are all referred to as “soft tissues.”
Your soft tissues provide you with the ability to do many things; however, they also limit you from pushing yourself too far – even if that’s your intention.
These can be damaged by certain stresses, especially those caused by repetitive motions, often found in sports, work, and many daily activities.
A strain can occur in a tendon, many athletes also experience sprains, which is caused by a ligament stretching farther than intended.
Get started with manual therapy today!
Your soft tissues work hard to make sure your body is functioning correctly, so it is important to help optimize their health and function.
If you are an athlete in Old Greenwich, CT looking for therapeutic massage services, request an appointment from Elite Health Services.
Our Old Greenwich, CT physical therapists are happy to discuss our use of manual therapy as part of a treatment program with you and how it will benefit your physical performance. Your sport is important to you – we want to help get you back in the game!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!