Soft tissue typically includes muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and skin. When soft tissue is dysfunctional it can cause compensations in typical movement and may result in pain or other symptoms. Soft tissue mobilizations utilize hands-on techniques to help restore appropriate motion, texture, tone and function to these structures. As a result, pain or previous symptoms may resolve and individuals can resume their normal daily life.
After reading that brief description you may be thinking about that massage you’ve been putting off. However, did you know that physical therapists also use soft tissue mobilizations and hands on techniques in conjunction with exercise and stretching to help reduce pain, alleviate tension, improve tissue health, and restore function? If you’re curious to know more about this topic you can call our front desk and schedule a free consultation with one of our PT’s here at our Zeeland, MI clinic (you can also schedule that massage you’re thinking about too).
Nate Dykema
PT, DPT, Cert MDT
Nate Dykema is a 2011 graduate of Grand Valley State University’s Doctorate Physical Therapy program. Nate is a certified provider of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and is actively engaged in PRI coursework and the study of patterned human asymmetry.
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Correcting poor alignment, postural awareness, or improving your ability to move starts with discovering what is limiting your body’s ability. We’ll examine your whole body for imbalanced relationships that lead to undesired tension, restriction or altered movement. Then we’ll create a roadmap to help you overcome your limits and build an awareness that leads to lasting results.
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