Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a form of physical therapy where our doctorate-trained specialists use their hands to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Rather than relying solely on equipment or corrective exercises, manual physical therapy focuses on hands-on treatments. This typically involves applying targeted pressure and movement in precise areas to your joints, muscles, and soft tissues. This approach addresses the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms, helping you return to the activities you love faster and with lasting results.
Manual Therapy Techniques We Use
At Ascend Rehab & Performance, our expert manual therapy practitioners utilize a comprehensive range of techniques tailored to your specific needs:
Joint mobilization and manipulation to restore proper alignment and range of motion
Soft tissue mobilization to release tight muscles and fascial restrictions
Myofascial release to eliminate trigger points and improve tissue quality
Muscle energy techniques to restore balance and function
Neural mobilization to address nerve tension and mobility
Each manual therapy technique is carefully selected based on your unique condition, goals, and how your body responds to treatment.
The Benefits of Manual Therapy
Manual therapy accelerates healing, reduces pain without medication, and restores function faster than passive treatments alone. You'll experience improved mobility, decreased muscle tension, enhanced circulation, and reduced inflammation. Most importantly, functional manual therapy addresses compensation patterns that cause recurring injuries which helps you stay pain-free long-term.
Your Best Results Start Here
Located in Denver, we serve athletes, active adults, and anyone committed to moving better. What sets Ascend apart isn't just our manual therapy expertise—it's our comprehensive approach. We don't stop at pain relief. After hands-on treatment addresses your immediate discomfort, we implement corrective exercises and movement analysis to prevent recurrence. Our one-on-one sessions ensure you receive undivided attention and customized care throughout each phase of your recovery.
Ready to experience the Ascend difference? Schedule your evaluation today and discover how performance-focused rehabilitation can take you from pain to baseline function and beyond.