What Is Manual Therapy in Physical Therapy?

What Is Manual Therapy in Physical Therapy?

If your shoulder will not lift the way it used to, your back tightens every time you stand up, or a car accident left your neck stiff and painful, you may hear your therapist recommend manual therapy. So, what is manual therapy in physical therapy? It is hands-on...
8 Benefits of Manual Therapy for Pain Relief

8 Benefits of Manual Therapy for Pain Relief

Pain changes how you move long before it stops you completely. You start guarding one side, shortening your stride, avoiding stairs, skipping workouts, or bracing through your workday. That is why the benefits of manual therapy go beyond temporary relief. When used as...
Working at home may causes different injuries

Working at home may causes different injuries

New life style gifted to many of us these days due to COVID-19 and stay- home order. Working in small spaces, lack of movement and working while lying down on the floor, couch or bed are the main reasons to have neck and back pain, Jaw tightness, and headaches. Neck...
What to do when suffering from heel pain

What to do when suffering from heel pain

Heel pain is a common presenting symptom to primary care physicians and has an extensive differential diagnosis. Many reasons can cause heel pain; however, the differential diagnosis of heel pain is very important. Osteoarthritis, infection, trauma, tumor, nerve...