Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a specialist hands-on approach to treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Our therapists use joint mobilisation, manipulation, and soft tissue techniques to restore normal movement, reduce pain, and improve function. Unlike exercise-only approaches, manual therapy delivers direct mechanical input to the affected structure, which research consistently shows accelerates recovery in conditions such as lumbar disc pain, cervical spondylosis, and shoulder impingement.
What to expect
- —Immediate reduction in pain and muscle guarding
- —Improved joint range of motion
- —Decreased reliance on pain medication
- —Addresses root cause, not just symptoms
- —Suitable for both acute and chronic presentations
How a session works
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Comprehensive orthopaedic assessment
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Identification of movement restrictions and pain provocateurs
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Selection of appropriate manual technique for your presentation
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Graded mobilisation starting at comfortable force
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Reassessment after each technique
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Home exercise programme to maintain gains