MANUAL THERAPY IN MARKHAM

Manual therapy is a specialized, hands-on approach used by our skilled physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists at Form & Function. Unlike passive treatments, manual therapy involves the practitioner using their hands to manipulate joints, massage muscles, and mobilize soft tissues. This direct, targeted approach helps decrease pain, increase range of motion, reduce inflammation, and facilitate the body’s natural healing process so you can get back to moving freely.

Whether you are recovering from a sports injury, dealing with post-surgical stiffness, or managing chronic back pain, our hands-on approach can make all the difference. At Form & Function, we combine manual therapy with custom exercise programs and advanced modalities to ensure your recovery is complete and lasting.

Our multidisciplinary team utilizes a variety of evidence-based manual therapy techniques, including:

• Joint Mobilization & Manipulation: Gentle, precise movements applied to stiff joints to improve their flexibility, mechanics, and range of motion.

• Soft Tissue Release: Deep, hands-on massage techniques aimed at breaking up scar tissue, reducing muscle spasms, and improving blood flow.

• Myofascial Release: Applying sustained pressure to the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding muscles to eliminate pain and restore motion.

• Trigger Point Therapy: Targeted pressure applied to specific tight “knots” in the muscle belly to release tension and alleviate referred pain.

• Passive Stretching: Guided stretching performed by the therapist to lengthen tight muscles and improve joint flexibility safely.