Manual Therapy

Manual therapy uses hands-on techniques to improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and ease pain. At Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, patients receive care that may include chiropractic adjustments, stretching, strengthening exercises, and joint mobilization. Their team carefully tailors treatment to meet individual needs for optimal results. Call Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center or schedule a consultation online today to learn how manual therapy restores healthy movement.

What is manual therapy?

Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment that involves skilled movements of muscles, joints, and soft tissues.

Providers use their hands to apply pressure, stretch tight areas, and guide joints back into healthier motion. Unlike relying only on medication or machines, manual therapy helps directly improve the body’s natural mechanics.

How does manual therapy help?

When muscles are tight or joints are stiff, they can cause pain and limit movement. Manual therapy helps reduce tension, restore flexibility, and improve circulation. It also helps break up scar tissue and reduces inflammation, making it easier for patients to move without discomfort.

Many people experience improved posture, increased mobility, and reduced pain in their day-to-day activities after treatment.

What treatments complement manual therapy?

Every patient at Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center receives tailored care for back pain. After a thorough evaluation, the team designs a plan that combines different methods to meet each patient’s specific needs. Examples include:

Chiropractic care

Chiropractic focuses on spinal alignment, which can help relieve pressure on nerves and enhance overall balance.

Physical therapy

Physical therapy includes stretching and strengthening programs to build stability, prevent injuries, and support long-term recovery.

The team may also employ soft tissue techniques and joint mobilizations to enhance flexibility and alleviate muscle tension.

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center believes in hands-on care to help patients move and feel better. Manual therapy is one of the many treatments available that focuses on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving overall function through specialized techniques tailored to each individual.

Who benefits from manual therapy?

Manual therapy can help people with many musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Joint stiffness
• Sports injuries
• Arthritis
• Chronic muscle tension

Manual therapy is also beneficial for individuals recovering from surgery or looking to prevent future injuries.

Manual therapy is generally very safe when performed by trained professionals. Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center providers carefully evaluate each patient before beginning treatment and personalize sessions to ensure that techniques always match your health condition, comfort level, and goals.

At Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center, manual therapy is more than just a treatment; it’s a pathway to better movement, lasting relief, and improved quality of life. Call the office or schedule a consultation online today.