Manual Therapy & Therapeutic Exercise in Nashville
Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise are often part of a chiropractic or sports therapy visit at Nashville Chiropractic + Sports Therapy. These treatments help address soft tissue restrictions, joint limitations, pain, mobility deficits, and movement patterns that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Our approach is specific to your evaluation. We do not use the same routine for every patient. Your provider will identify the tissues, joints, and movement limitations involved, then use the right combination of hands-on care and progressive exercise.
Manual Therapy Techniques
Manual therapy may include myofascial release, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, stretching, and other hands-on techniques. These methods are used to improve tissue quality, decrease muscle tension, promote circulation, and support better joint function.
Some patients also benefit from electronic muscle stimulation to help with pain relief, muscle tension, or spasms.
Therapeutic & Corrective Exercise
Therapeutic exercise helps restore strength, mobility, coordination, posture, balance, and movement control. Exercises are chosen based on your diagnosis and the demands of your daily life, sport, or training.
The goal is not just temporary relief. We want you to understand how to move better, load your body appropriately, and reduce the risk of the same issue coming back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is manual therapy different from a chiropractic adjustment?
Yes. Chiropractic adjustments focus on joint motion, while manual therapy usually targets muscles, fascia, tendons, and other soft tissues.
Will I get exercises to do at home?
Most patients receive exercises or movement recommendations that support the work done in the office.
Can this help with sports injuries?
Yes. Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise are commonly used for running injuries, lifting injuries, shoulder pain, knee pain, hip pain, and back pain.