Manual & Myofascial Therapy Treatment in Fresno, CA
Conditions We Treat
- ✓ Myofascial pain and trigger points
- ✓ Joint stiffness and restricted mobility
- ✓ Scar tissue and post-surgical adhesions
- ✓ Chronic muscle tightness
- ✓ Headaches with a muscular component
- ✓ TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
What Treatment Looks Like
Your therapist uses hands-on techniques — joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and myofascial release — targeted to the specific restrictions found in your evaluation. Manual therapy is almost always paired with corrective exercise, because releasing a restriction matters most when you retrain the movement behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is manual therapy different from massage?
Massage generally aims at relaxation. Manual therapy is a clinical treatment applied by a physical therapist to specific joints and tissues identified in your evaluation, as part of a documented plan of care.
Does manual therapy hurt?
Some techniques involve firm pressure and brief discomfort, but treatment should never be beyond your tolerance — your therapist adjusts intensity based on your feedback.
Is manual therapy covered by insurance?
When performed by a physical therapist as part of your plan of care, manual therapy is typically billed like other PT treatment. We accept Kaiser, Medicare, and PPO plans — call us to verify yours.
Ready to get started?
We accept Kaiser, Medicare, and PPO plans. Send a request online or call (559) 431-6700.
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