Discover The Benefits Of Manual Therapy
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Manual therapy is a hands-on technique performed by our physical therapists and chiropractors in Lakeway, TX. We use manual therapy to help restore your functions, reduce pain, and prevent injury or disability. Our approach patient care takes a holistic view and our treatment plans are based on all aspects of a your physical, emotional, and cognitive health rather than just your present symptoms. If you want to experience the benefits of manual therapy, call Helix Physical Therapy & Chiropractic at (512) 522-7637 today to learn more and schedule your first appointment!
Conditions That Our Manual Therapists Treat
Manual therapy is one of the primary disciplines of physical therapy as it can be significantly beneficial in addressing numerous concerns, such as pain, stiffness, and mobility. Our physical therapists and chiropractors in Lakeway, TX utilize a holistic approach to manual therapy to help you restore your functions, reduce pain, and prevent injury or disability.
Conditions that we treat with manual therapy at Helix Physical Therapy & Chiropractic include:
Neck and back pain
Neck and back pain are two common types of musculoskeletal pain that affect a significant number of people at some point in their lives. Pain can be mild, moderate, or severe and stem from an underlying condition or an injury like a muscle strain.
Joint stiffness
Joint stiffness occurs when your mobility is limited and does not pass smoothly through your full range of motion. Common causes include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and overuse injuries.
Headaches
Manual therapy techniques such as trigger point release and joint mobilization can help alleviate tension headaches and migraines. A tension headaches involves mild to moderate pain and is often described as feeling a squeezing sensation around the head. Migraines are classified as a neurological disorder that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation.
Sports injuries
Common sports injuries that are treated with manual therapy include:
- Sprains and strains: Stretching or tearing of ligaments, the fibrous tissue that connects bones and joints.
- Tendinitis: Overuse (repetitive stress) injury that results in inflammation of a tendon.
- Dislocations: When a bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint. Dislocations result in pain, instability, and dysfunction of the joint.
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include constipation, muscle spasms in the pelvic area, and leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or running.
Manual Therapy Techniques
Our licensed physical therapists and chiropractors often incorporate manual therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan. We also use other modalities, such as exercise, stretching, and heat or ice therapy, to aid in injury recovery or chronic pain management. During a thorough evaluation, your therapist will pinpoint the source of your pain by asking about your medical history, current symptoms, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. Following the evaluation, your therapist will design a customized treatment plan for your unique needs and recovery goals.
We apply several manual therapy techniques at Helix Physical Therapy & Chiropractic
These include:
- Soft tissue massage: A type of therapeutic massage that targets the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Soft tissue massage manipulates the body’s soft tissues with various techniques, such as kneading and rubbing.
- Joint mobilization and manipulation: Methods used to improve range of motion and reduce joint pain and stiffness. These effective techniques guide the joints and surrounding tissues through various movements.
Mobilizations range from mild to strong forces, whereas manipulation involves using high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to mobilize joints. We use both mobilizations and manipulation to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore function.
- Myofascial release: Focuses on releasing restrictions in the fascial system, which is the connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs. Our therapists perform myofascial release by applying sustained pressure to restricted areas, which restores normal movement and reduces pain.
- Trigger point therapy: Works by applying pressure to specific areas of tightness or “knots” within muscles, which can help to reduce pain and improve muscle function.
- Strain-counterstrain: Your therapist will perform strain-counterstrain by positioning your body to reduce muscle tension or spasm. You will remain in this position temporarily, allowing your muscles to relax and reset to their normal resting length.
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF): Combines passive stretching and isometric contractions to improve flexibility, strength, and range of motion. Your therapist will guide you through specific movement patterns to facilitate the desired outcome.
- Passive stretching: A technique in which your therapist fully leads your stretching routine so that you can fully rest your body in a specific position.
Discover Relief and Renewal with Our Hands-On Approach to Manual Therapy
Contact our clinic in Lakeway, TX today and start your journey to recovery!
Whether you’re suffering from neck and back pain, joint stiffness, headaches, sports injuries, or pelvic floor dysfunction, Helix Physical Therapy & Chiropractic aims to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and promote healing by applying pressure to the affected areas of the body. Don’t let pain hold you back from living your best life. Call our Lakeway, TX clinic today at (512) 522-7637 to learn more about our holistic care plans and book a consultation.
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