What to expect from manual therapy in Saint Peters, MO

What to Expect From Manual Therapy

Whether you’re seeking physical therapy for a sports injury, car accident, post-surgical recovery or pain relief, there’s a good chance that manual therapy will be part of your treatment plan. Manual therapy is a cornerstone of physical therapy treatment that uses hands-on techniques to improve mobility and relax muscles.

Excel Sports and Physical Therapy opened our first clinic in 1984, then called Cave Springs Physical Therapy, right here in Saint Peters, Missouri. Since that time, our highly-skilled clinicians have been using manual therapy along with a range of other techniques to help patients find relief and regain the quality of life they deserve.

To help you learn more about what this important treatment method involves, we’re sharing the following easy-to-understand information. If you have any questions or want to learn more about scheduling an appointment with us, don’t hesitate to reach out.

What are the basics of manual therapy?

After receiving a thorough one-on-one evaluation from one of our therapists, you may be recommended to receive one or more of the following techniques as part of your treatment plan:

  • Muscle energy techniques — This treatment involves the therapist shortening and lengthening your muscles to mobilize joints and other soft tissue.
  • Strain counterstrain — A therapist uses targeted stretches to relieve painful areas that can result from muscle spasms.
  • Joint and soft tissue mobilization — Mobilization involves therapeutic massage and gentle slow movement to increase mobility in injured areas.

In addition to manual therapy, strengthening exercises, massage, electrical stimulation and dry needling can also be recommended. Since each person and injury is different, we design a fully customized treatment plan that offers each individual person the best chance of finding relief.

Trust the experts at Excel Sports and Physical Therapy

We’re proud to serve Saint Peters with two state-of-the-art clinics staffed by expertly trained and highly credentialed therapists. We’re passionate about patient-centric care and we do everything possible to create an environment that promotes healing and wellness.

To learn more about our treatment options, our physical therapy staff and how to schedule your initial appointment with us, please contact Excel today.