Manipulative Therapy
Involves all the above. Manipulative therapy massage is a form of physical therapy during which the practitioner uses his or her hands to massage, stretch, apply pressure, and overcome resistance to targeted areas of the body to treat musculoskeletal and joint dysfunction.
The main goals of manipulation and massage are to relieve pain and improve mobility. These treatments can be very effective, particularly for low back pain.
Manipulative therapy involves the skilful restoration of mobility to soft tissues and joints using a variety of massage, mobilisation and stretching techniques.
The application of manipulative therapy is based upon a thorough understanding of the techniques of massage, anatomy and physiology. It aims to re-balance the muscles and joints by working on the muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments. This approach makes deep tissue massage manipulation a powerful yet non-traumatic therapy. There are numerous benefits associated with deep tissue mobilization and manipulation techniques. These include:
- Maintain your body in better physical condition.
- Improve co-ordination and balance.
- Mental and physical relaxation.
- Increased physical awareness.
- Increased movement and flexibility.
- Injury prevention and treatment.
Manipulative Therapy, Physical Therapy & Massage Therapy are proven and effective ways to prevent, treat a wide range of conditions that result from physical, mental and emotional stress.
Conditions that respond well to treatment:
- Back Pain
- Neck and Shoulder Problems
- Sports Injuries
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Stress related conditions.
By using a combination of all the above techniques your pains, aches, physiological and psychological conditions can all be catered for by “my backman”.