Joint Mobilization
Rhythmic, graded movements applied to stiff joints to improve range of motion and reduce pain. Essential for frozen shoulders, stiff backs, and post-surgical rehab.
Clinical Manual Therapy
Precision Hands-On Care to Restore Motion & Eliminate Pain
Expert Manual Therapy for Lasting Relief
Manual therapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy that goes beyond general exercise. It involves skilled, hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat soft tissue and joint structures. Unlike massage, which focuses primarily on muscle relaxation, clinical manual therapy targets the specific physiological causes of pain and restriction. At DakshinRehab, we don't just treat symptoms with machines; we use our hands to palpate, assess, and mobilize tissues to restore normal mechanics and facilitate your body's natural healing process.
Why Choose Manual Therapy?
Many chronic pain conditions stem from joint stiffness, scar tissue adhesions, or fascial restrictions that cannot be resolved by exercise alone. Manual therapy bridges this gap. By restoring proper joint play and reducing soft tissue tension, we create a 'window of opportunity' where movement becomes easier and less painful. This allows for more effective strengthening and functional retraining. Our approach is holistic: we assess how restriction in one area (like the stiff ankle) might be causing pain in another (like the lower back), addressing the root cause for sustainable results.
Restores normal joint mobility
Breaks down scar tissue & adhesions
Reduces muscle spasm & guarding
Improves tissue elasticity
Desensitizes painful areas
Modulates pain signals
Enhances circulation & drainage
Facilitates better movement patterns
"Our hands are our most powerful diagnostic and treatment tools. We feel what scans might miss—the texture, tension, and subtle movements of your tissues."
Conditions We Treat Effectively
Manual therapy is highly effective for mechanical musculoskeletal conditions, including:
Chronic Neck & Back Pain
Headaches (Tension & Cervicogenic)
Frozen Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Issues
Tennis/Golfer's Elbow
Hip Impingement & Osteoarthritis
Knee Pain & Patellar Tracking Issues
Ankle Sprains & Stiffness
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Surgical Scar Tissue
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
Is Manual Therapy Right for Me?
If you have pain that worsens with specific movements, feel 'stuck' or stiff in the mornings, or haven't found relief with standard exercises, manual therapy is likely the missing link.
Specialized Hands-On Methods
Our Key Manual Techniques
We employ a diverse range of evidence-based manual techniques tailored to your specific condition and tissue response.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Targeted pressure and friction to break down fibrous adhesions and scar tissue in muscles and ligaments, promoting alignment and flexibility.
Myofascial Release
Sustained pressure into restrictions in the myofascial system (connective tissue) to eliminate pain and restore motion, often relieving 'referred' pain patterns.
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
An active technique where you gently contract your muscles against the therapist's resistance to relax tight muscles and mobilize joints.
Spinal Manipulation
High-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts tailored to specific spinal segments to provide immediate relief from acute locking and stiffness.
Neural Mobilization
Gentle techniques to mobilize nerves that may be compressed or tethered, helping to relieve radiating pain, numbness, and tingling.
Benefits of Specialized Manual Therapy
Manual therapy offers immediate and long-term benefits that simple stretching or medication cannot achieve. It provides a mechanical fix to a mechanical problem.
Immediate reduction in acute and chronic pain
Significantly improved joint Range of Motion (ROM)
Reduced inflammation and localized swelling
Breakdown of chronic scar tissue from old injuries
Relaxation of hypertonic (tight) muscles
Improved circulation and nutrient delivery to tissues
Correction of joint positional faults
Faster recovery times post-injury or surgery
Decreased reliance on pain medication
Stress reduction and overall nervous system calming
Palpation Assessment
We begin with a detailed hands-on examination to detect changes in tissue texture, temperature, tenderness, and joint restriction that confirms the root cause.
Book AssessmentTargeted Mobilization
Application of specific manual techniques (mobilization, release, or manipulation) graded to your tolerance level to address the identified restrictions.
Our TechnologiesRe-Assessment
We immediately re-check your range of motion and pain levels after the technique to verify its effectiveness and adjust the treatment plan instantly.
Integration & Loading
We 'lock in' the new range of motion with specific exercises and movement retraining, ensuring the improvements last beyond the session.
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Manual Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our hands-on physiotherapy treatments