Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Mobilization: Helping Unlock Your Body’s Potential

Precision Performance in Meridian, Idaho provides personalized manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization treatments to address each individual’s dysfunctions, alleviate pain, improve recovery, and improve overall performance. 

Manual therapy is a specialized, hands-on approach utilized by expert physical therapists to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. This technique involves precise manipulation of joints, muscles, and soft tissues to improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.

Soft tissue mobilization, a subset of manual therapy, specifically targets muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and other connective tissues. Through advanced techniques, soft tissue mobilization alleviates tissue restrictions, promotes healing, and restores optimal physical function.

Benefits of Manual Therapy and Soft Tissue Mobilization

When expertly applied, these therapies offer significant advantages:

  • Pain Relief: Reduces acute and chronic pain by alleviating tissue tension and decreasing sensitivity.
  • Improved Mobility: Enhances joint and tissue flexibility, helping you move freely and comfortably.
  • Enhanced Performance: Maximizes athletic capabilities by optimizing muscle function and reducing injury risk.
  • Faster Recovery: Speeds healing and recovery from injuries, surgery, or chronic conditions.
  • Reduced Stress and Relaxation: Provides relaxation benefits by decreasing muscle tightness and improving circulation.

Can You Benefit From Manual Therapy and Soft Tissue Mobilization?

Manual therapy is beneficial for individuals of all ages and activity levels, including:

  • Athletes seeking performance enhancement and injury prevention
  • Individuals experiencing acute or chronic pain (back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, etc.)
  • Those recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgery
  • Patients with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or repetitive strain injuries
  • Individuals wanting to improve mobility 

What Types of Manual Therapy and Soft Tissue Mobilization Are There?

There are many types. What type of treatment used can be dependent on what is being treated as well as the preference and tolerance of the individual who is being treated. 

  • Therapeutic massage
  • Myofascial release
  • ASTYM
  • Mobilizations with movement
  • Cupping
  • Trigger point treatments 
  • Joint Mobilizations
At Precision Performance and Therapy, we create personalized treatment plans that are performed by our skilled and educated therapists. We complement exercise plans with manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization to create consistent superior outcomes. Don’t leg pain or limited mobililty hold you back any longer. Experience the difference a comprehensive treatment plan can make in your life. 

Chris Hansen the owner is awesome and really knows what he’s doing. He’s very caring and really wants what’s best for you. I would highly recommend him.

 

J. O.

Chris’s guidance has been a game changer in helping me manage my recurring knee injury. After 4-5 appointments, he has already helped me reduce pain and build strength and stability. Would highly recommend!

B. F.