Manual therapy

What is manual therapy?

Manual therapy is a specialised form of physiotherapy. It uses a hands-on approach to improve how your joints function and how you move. Many people notice the effect straight away, such as improved movement or less discomfort during movement.

Manual therapy within our clinics can include:

• Mobilisation and manipulation of spinal and peripheral joints
• Muscle energy techniques
• Manual muscle relaxation techniques
• Passive stretching of contractile tissues

What can manual therapy help with?

Manual therapy can be useful when:

• A joint does not move properly
• Moving causes pain or feels restricted
• You have joint pain or radiating pain, related to the spine, back and/or other joints

Your therapist assesses your situation and chooses the most appropriate approach.

What to expect during an appointment

A manual therapy appointment typically focuses on:

• Understanding your complaint and movement limitations
• Examining the spine and/or joints involved
• Using hands-on techniques aimed at improving movement and posture

Because manual therapy targets joint function directly, results are often noticeable quickly.