Manual therapy includes specific techniques used to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction and can assist in providing a multitude of benefits. Manual therapy techniques assist in restoring fluid motion to the affected joint or soft tissue with the focus on better overall movement.

Manual therapy includes skilled techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilization and manipulation, lymphatic drainage, and passive and assisted functional movement. The benefits of manual therapy go beyond skilled treatment to the qualities of physical touch and connection with a patient that contributes to healing.