MANUAL THERAPY
MANUAL THERAPY IN OMAHA, NE
Going through life with back pain is no way to live. If you’re suffering from chronic acute or chronic back pain, it’s time to take the first step towards relief. While there are many treatments to consider, Manual Therapy may be one to move to the top of your list. Dr. Sealey offers manual therapy treatments to the Omaha, NE community.
Learn more about this type of chiropractic treatment, our approach, and its benefits below. If you’re interested in learning if you could benefit from Manual Therapy, contact us today!
OUR APPROACH TO MANUAL THERAPY
Manual physical therapy is a type of physical therapy that involves using hands-on techniques to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. Common manual therapy techniques include massage, mobilization, and manipulation. Manual therapy can be used to help with pain relief, improve range of motion, and promote healing.
BENEFITS OF MANUAL THERAPY
Improve Range of Motion | Pain Relief | Restore Function
Manual Therapy is a form of physical therapy that uses hands-on techniques to treat musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. It can be used to help relieve pain, improve range of motion, and restore function. Manual therapy is often used in conjunction with other types of physical therapy, such as exercise or massage. It can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, hip pain, and knee pain. If you are struggling with any type of musculoskeletal injury or disorder, manual therapy may be the right treatment option for you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT MANUAL THERAPY
This form of therapy helps to address the tissues that may be overactive, or that have become shortened over a period of time. This overactivity and/or shortening can cause unnecessary stress and tension causing discomfort. This method of therapy is often used in combination with adjustments and other treatment methods to allow for maximal benefit.
Manual Therapy appointments last between 45 and 75 minutes; however, we’ll take as long as we need in order to work through the affected areas.
There are three specific types of manual therapy: Soft Tissue & Joint Mobilization, Strain-Counterstrain, and Myofascial Release.
Soft Tissue Mobilization involves the physical therapists using slow and gentle manual techniques or pressure to activate joints or break up and relax tense muscle tissue. The second type of manual therapy, Strain-Counterstratin, is a technique designed to relax the muscles by holding them in a specific position and then gently pulling away from it. The goal of this type of therapy is to restore mobility and decompress injured tissue. If you suffer from sprains, tendonitis, stress injuries, or strains, then you might have a soft tissue injury. Soft tissue injuries happen to muscles, tendons, or ligaments due to a sudden or uncontrolled movement, like rolling over your ankle. The last type of manual therapy is called Myofacial Release. During this type of treatment, Dr. Sealey will use his hands to break up and release bundles of soft tissue resulting in pain relief and increased soft tissue mobility.
Manual Therapy is a specialty within the field of Physical Therapy. Because Dr. Sealey is trained in manual therapy and is committed to helping you be pain free, he incorporates this type of treatment at his Omaha based chiropractic facility.
While Manual Therapy isn’t innately painful, oftentimes you may feel discomfort if Dr. Sealey is actively manipulating a tight or painful area.
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EXPANDING YOUR TREATMENT
Oftentimes manual therapy is used in combination with other forms of treatment to generate maximum benefits. At your appointment, Dr. Sealey will help craft a custom treatment plan that will help you reduce pain and improve your quality of life.
Learn more about the other chiropractic treatments we offer at ProMove Chiropractic.