Soft Tissue Therapy

Soft tissue therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, including the muscles, fascia, tendons, and ligaments. The goal of soft tissue therapy is to break up adhesions, also known as scar tissue, relax muscle tension and move tissue fluids.

Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) is a specific movement-based/soft tissue therapy technique. During this type of soft tissue treatment, the patient will be moved through a series of precise movements while the practitioner is addressing areas of adhesion, decrease mobility and general tension in the tissue. With the resultant release, patients often experience ease of movement and release of tension.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy (IASTT) uses plastic or stainless steel tools  to break up adhesions in the muscles and fascia. The repetitive movements necessary promotes blood flow and, therefore, repair of damaged muscle, tendons or ligaments, and lead to a reduction in any scar tissue related to injury or surgery.

Conditions that can respond well to soft tissue therapy include: headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, TMJ dysfunction, knee problems and tennis elbow.