Pain can be debilitating and deteriorate quality of life. At Beyond Sports Medicine & Physical therapy we use manual therapy techniques to treat both acute and chronic pain. We use different manual physical therapies for individual patients and their specific conditions, and these methods have proven to help you, or your loved ones reduce or avoid certain medications, surgery, or other treatments. These techniques delivered by a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist can improve range of motion and tissue extensibility, mobilize or manipulate soft tissue and joints, control pain, reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restrictions, and induce relaxation. Prior to implementing manual therapies, we’ll consider several factors surrounding the patient’s condition, medical history, age, comorbidities, and the condition’s stability. The potential for manual therapy techniques continue to grow for individuals suffering from painful conditions. Because of physical therapy, health care professionals can prescribe fewer medications and other invasive, costly treatment methods.