Conditions
Expert Care for Every Condition, Your Path to Recovery
Conditions We Treat
Sports Injuries
For athletes and active individuals, manual therapy is a cornerstone in the effective treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. These hands-on techniques, performed by skilled physical therapists, are designed to assess and treat musculoskeletal issues directly. Common sports injuries like ankle sprains, hamstring strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears, as well as joint restrictions that limit athletic performance, can benefit significantly from manual therapy. By using methods such as soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and instrument-assisted techniques, physical therapists can help reduce pain and inflammation, break down scar tissue and adhesions, and restore normal joint mechanics and tissue extensibility. This targeted approach improves range of motion, increases flexibility, and enhances circulation to the injured area, all of which are crucial for accelerating the healing process and facilitating a safe return to sport and activity.
Musculoskeletal
Manual therapy is also profoundly beneficial for addressing a wide array of non-sports-related injuries and physical limitations that arise from daily life, work, or the aging process. Conditions such as chronic low back pain, neck stiffness from poor posture or computer use, carpal tunnel syndrome, tension headaches, and the joint pain and reduced mobility associated with osteoarthritis can all be effectively treated with hands-on techniques. By targeting tight muscles, restricted joints, and connective tissue limitations through methods like soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization, physical therapists can alleviate pain, improve circulation, restore flexibility, and enhance overall function. This personalized approach helps individuals regain ease of movement for everyday activities, whether it’s sitting comfortably, performing job duties, or enjoying hobbies, significantly improving their quality of life.
Nerve Entrapments
Where a nerve is compressed or irritated causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness, manual therapy offers a targeted and effective treatment approach. Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist, sciatica originating from the lower back, or thoracic outlet syndrome in the shoulder and neck, are common examples of nerve entrapments that can be debilitating. Skilled physical therapists use specific hands-on techniques to release tension in the muscles and connective tissues surrounding the affected nerve, improve joint mobility that may be contributing to the compression, and perform gentle nerve gliding exercises to help the nerve move freely. This reduces pressure on the nerve, alleviates symptoms, and helps restore normal nerve function, providing significant relief and improving the patient’s ability to move without discomfort.