SOFT TISSUE THERAPY IN COLCHESTER
SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
Includes a wide range of advanced manual techniques which helps improve joint range and function
as well as reducing acute and chronic pain and can have dramatic results in as little as one session. Soft Tissue Therapy can help with work and leisure related injuries and is suitable for people of all ages.
Some of these techniques used are:-
POSITIONAL RELEASE -Also known as Strain-Counterstrain is used to release tension and acute pain from chronically tight muscles. It's the opposite of stretching where the painful muscle is actively moved into a pain free position of ease . When moving the joint back into its original position the muscle then spontaneously lengthens and relaxes decreasing pain and tension
MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (MET) – uses muscle contractions against resistance. This causes spontaneous relaxation affecting length and tone of the muscle, as well as helping improve joint mechanics. MET can be used to increase joint range and strengthen muscles, as well as for rehabilitation of injuries. There are several different types of MET treatment
such as 'pulsed' or 'functional', dependent on the symptoms.
SOFT TISSUE RELEASE (STR) – works by applying a 'lock' into a muscle whilst stretching the limb in the opposite direction, causing tight areas to release.
NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUE (NMT) – uses monitored pressure on a trigger point to help resume normal muscle tone.
Techniques
Positional Release
Muscle Energy Technique
Injury assessment
Postural Analysis
Neuromuscular Technique
Biomechanics
Myofascial Techniques/Rolfing
Rehabilitation
Scar Tissue Treatment
Soft Tissue Release
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