12/03/2025
Soft tissue mobilization helps arthritic joints by addressing the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness, thereby improving function and range of motion. It works by releasing tension in soft tissues, improving circulation, and breaking up adhesions or scar tissue. This, in turn, decreases pain and inflammation and increases flexibility.
How it works
* Reduces muscle tension: By manipulating the soft tissues, a physical therapist can relieve tightness in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that can contribute to joint pain.
* Improves blood flow: The massage-like techniques can increase blood circulation to the area, which helps promote healing and reduce inflammation.
* Breaks up scar tissue and adhesions: Soft tissue mobilization uses techniques like stretching and deep pressure to break down scar tissue and adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that restrict movement.
* Increases flexibility and range of motion: By reducing tension and improving circulation, the technique helps limber up the damaged areas and restore flexibility, which can lead to an improved range of motion in the joint.
If you suffer from arthritic joint pain, our therapist are certified in orthopedic massage to give you pain relief and a healing touch!
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