MANUAL THERAPY
At Kinex Health, our expert clinicians use hands-on manual therapy to promote natural healing and better movement, whether you are rehabilitating an injury or managing long-term pain
Manual Therapy is a specialised hands-on, evidence based and non-invasive treatment.
By utilising various treatment options, we are able to break down deep-seated restrictions, restore fluid movement, and treat the root cause of your physical limitations rather than just the symptoms. Our highly trained clinicians will assess and discuss the best available approach with you ensuring a precise and effective recovery plan tailored to your body.
Types of Manual Therapy:
Joint Mobilisation and Manipulation
We perform Mulligan’s Techniques, Mobilisations with Movement (MWM) to provide immediate, pain-free restoration of joint function. Additionally, our expertise in the McKenzie Method allows us to empower you with
self-treatment strategies to centralise and abolish pain quickly.
Muscle Energy Technique
It is a gentle, hands-on treatment where you actively use your muscles against resistance to help relax, lengthen,
and strengthen specific muscle groups
Soft Tissue Mobilisation
It is an effective treatment for pain, stiffness, and inflammation. We apply targeted pressure and stretching to muscles, tendons, and ligaments to break up scar tissue, release trigger points, and restore pain-free movement.
Myofacial Release therapy
It targets both the musculoskeletal system and the fascial network to treat the root cause of physical restrictions.
Trigger Point Therapy
It is a specialized technique that involves applying pressure to hyper-irritable spots (knots) within muscles to relieve pain and restore normal muscle function.
Nerve Glides/Traction
It is a gentle, specific movements designed to restore the normal, smooth movement of nerves relative to surrounding tissues, helping to reduce irritation and pain.
Benefits of Manual Therapy:
Improved Circulation and Healing
Preparation for Exercises
Improved Joint Flexibility
Improved Joint Mobility
Significant Pain Relief
Manual techniques increase blood flow to soft tissues, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen. This enhanced circulation accelerates the body's natural healing and repair processes for injured areas
By temporarily reducing pain and decreasing muscle tension, manual therapy prepares the body for active movement. This allows patients to perform therapeutic exercises more effectively and with greater range of motion
Techniques such as stretching and sustained pressure help elongate tight muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This results in a greater capacity for the joints to move through their full, available range
Manual mobilization and manipulation use specific, controlled forces to restore normal movement mechanics within a joint. This addresses stiffness and allows the joint surfaces to glide, roll, and spin correctly
By calming the nervous system, modulating pain signals, and reducing mechanical stress on sensitive structures, manual therapy provides immediate and lasting relief. This can decrease reliance on pain medication
