Back pain affects almost everyone at least once in their lifetime. The causes are varied: muscle tension, joint blockages, herniated discs or post-operative complaints. Manual therapy provides an evidence-based approach tailored to the specific findings of each patient.
What exactly is manual therapy?
Manual therapy (MT) is a clinical specialisation of physiotherapy in which the therapist's hands are used purposefully to diagnose and treat pain and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. At Praxis Loten, our manual therapists are trained to the standards of the IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists) — the globally recognised gold standard.
Which complaints is it suitable for?
Manual therapy shows particularly good results for: acute and chronic neck and back pain, herniated discs without neurological deficits, blockages of the small vertebral joints, shoulder and hip problems, and post-operative rehabilitation after spinal surgery. In cases of neurological symptoms (numbness, paralysis), medical assessment is always carried out first.
How does a session work at our practice?
Every session begins with a thorough history-taking and functional assessment. Using our Manuthera 242 — a highly sophisticated Finnish treatment table — we can perform precise mobilisation and manipulation techniques in the optimal position. A typical session includes: specific joint mobilisation, neuromuscular techniques, targeted home exercises and education on posture and loading.
Your spine is built to move.