Manual therapy at Salt and Sage Therapy uses proven, hands-on techniques to reduce pain, improve motion, and support healing. From methods like myofascial cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), craniosacral therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, joint mobilizations, and manual lymphatic drainage, we target tight muscles, restricted joints, and soft tissue restrictions.
At Salt and Sage Therapy, we respect the time-old tradition and impact of manual therapy techniques and their enormous impact on healing. This provides targeted healing to problem areas, improves circulation and speeds recovery.
Our local clinic in Wilmington is equipped to provide manual therapy techniques, ensuring that each service is tailored to each client’s needs in a serene environment. Our physical therapists are licensed and experienced in helping all our clients live better lives.
We’ll identify areas where there’s tension, stiffness, or restriction in your body and how it affects your body's functions.
Our physical therapists get hands-on, employing techniques like soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, or joint manipulation to facilitate healing.
We monitor and adjust your treatment to create relief from pain, pairing manual therapy with movement-based exercises for longer results.
Tense muscles, stiff joints, and restricted movement can all limit your comfort and function. Hands-on manual therapy releases tightness, restores motion, and improves your overall body alignment.
At Salt and Sage Therapy, we provide expert help to ensure our patients feel better faster with a skilled, therapeutic touch. Here’s how our manual therapy techniques help:
Have questions? We’ve answered some of the most common ones about our Manual Therapy services to help you feel informed and confident in your care.
While massage therapists provide relaxing, general wellness massages, manual therapy is a targeted, therapeutic technique focused on healing specific issues—performed by licensed physical therapists.
All manual therapy techniques are applied within your comfort level. The goal is to facilitate healing, not cause additional stress and tension.
Typical manual therapy sessions last between 30–60 minutes, depending on your needs.
Yes. Manual therapy is a complementary service that is used to facilitate healing when combined with other treatments.
It is often covered by insurance when it is a part of a PT treatment plan. Contact us to help you verify if it is covered by your provider.
