Diversified Technique

Manual therapy is second nature to chiropractors, who use their hands to administer a wide variety of treatments. In fact, the word chiropractic comes from a combination of the English word for hand (chiro) with the Greek word for practical (praktikos). These treatments include chiropractic manipulation and soft tissue manual therapy.

Chiropractic Manipulation

Chiropractic manipulation is a form of manual therapy. Manipulation involves twisting the back or neck to the end of its normal range then administering a sudden thrust to correct structural misalignments.

Soft Tissue Manual Therapy

Pain and dysfunction may be the result of problems with the soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system. Soft tissues include:

Muscle tension, rigid muscle tissue, scar tissue, and trapped fluids can cause a variety of soft tissue problems, such as back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains, shoulder impingement, and knee and hip pain.

For more information about manual therapy, consult with our chiropractor here at Unity Wellness Chiropractic by calling (720) 301-5711.