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Relieve pain and restore mobility with personalized manual therapy techniques
Manual therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that involves hands-on techniques to manipulate muscles, joints, and soft tissues. Unlike passive treatments, manual therapy is dynamic and tailored to address the specific needs of each patient.
Manual therapy offers a versatile and effective treatment option for a wide variety of conditions. By addressing the underlying causes of pain and mobility limitations, it provides lasting relief and improved function. Here’s a closer look at how manual therapy can help specific conditions:
Not sure if manual therapy is right for you? Call us at 212-222-6525 to set up an evaluation.
Tension: Often resulting from stress or poor posture, tight muscles and fascia in the back can create significant discomfort.
Herniated Discs: Manual techniques can help reduce nerve irritation and improve movement patterns to minimize symptoms.
Postural Issues: Poor alignment from sitting or standing for long periods can lead to persistent back pain. Manual therapy can realign and relieve stressed tissues.
Muscle Tightness: Trigger points or stiffness in the neck muscles can restrict movement and cause pain.
Whiplash: Often the result of car accidents or sudden impacts, whiplash can cause lingering pain and tightness that manual therapy can address.
Poor Ergonomics: Improper desk setups or phone use often strain the neck, leading to discomfort over time.
Shoulder Pain: Conditions like frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injuries often respond well to manual techniques that improve flexibility and reduce inflammation.
Hip and Knee Issues: Arthritis, overuse injuries, or post-surgical recovery may limit movement in these critical joints. Manual therapy helps restore balance and function.
Elbow and Wrist Pain: Whether from overuse or injury, manual therapy can help with conditions like tennis elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Sprains and Strains: These common injuries benefit from gentle mobilization to reduce pain, promote healing, and improve range of motion.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Manual techniques can reduce stiffness and swelling after surgeries, such as ACL repair or rotator cuff surgery, enabling a smoother recovery process.
Arthritis: Manual therapy reduces joint stiffness and improves mobility, making daily tasks more manageable.
Fibromyalgia: Patients with fibromyalgia often benefit from gentle manual techniques that alleviate widespread muscle pain and improve overall function.
Tendonitis and Bursitis: These inflammatory conditions can cause significant discomfort that manual therapy helps address by easing tension and improving circulation.
Prevent overuse injuries by maintaining muscle balance.
Improve athletic performance by optimizing joint and muscle function.
Enhance recovery after intense training sessions or competitions.
Our therapists use manual therapy to treat a wide range of conditions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to post-surgical recovery and everyday aches.
Alleviates discomfort caused by muscle tension, joint stiffness, or injuries.
Restores natural movement patterns and enhances flexibility.
Promotes healing by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation.
Corrects musculoskeletal imbalances for a healthier alignment.
At your first appointment, your therapist will perform a thorough evaluation to determine the best approach for your treatment.
Each session is designed to complement your overall treatment plan, helping you achieve faster and more sustainable results.
This technique focuses on releasing tension in the muscles and connective tissues. It’s especially effective for reducing pain and improving flexibility.
Gentle, controlled movements of the joints help reduce stiffness and improve range of motion.
Targets the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles, to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Applies pressure to specific points to alleviate muscle knots and reduce referred pain.
With clinics in both Harlem and Morningside Heights, we’re proud to offer expert manual therapy tailored to our community’s needs. Our therapists are trained in the latest techniques, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.
Convenient Physical Therapy Locations in Upper Manhattan:
Harlem Physical Therapy Location
Morningside Heights Physical Therapy Location
Don’t let pain or stiffness hold you back any longer. Manual therapy can provide the relief you need to move comfortably and confidently again.
Call us today at 212-222-6525 or schedule your appointment online. Our team is here to guide you toward a healthier, pain-free life.
