Soft Tissue Work
The term soft tissue refers to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and the joint capsule.
Soft tissue work is used as an adjunct to chiropractic care to aid in improving the quality of the soft tissue structures. This can help relieve tissue tension and spasm and allow the tissues to function at a more optimal level.
When we exercise, sit or stand in specific postures for extended periods or overstretch, we can create microtrauma. Some might say that doing exercise should cause this microtrauma in order to create stronger, better muscle structure through the healing process. This microtrauma can also cause adhesions in the muscles leading to tightness and pulling.
These adhesions are the focus of soft tissue work. The purpose is to release the muscle (often felt as localised tight bands) and lengthen the fibres.
Soft tissue work will be utilised alongside mobilisations, joint manipulation, stretching and dry needling.
The term soft tissue refers to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and the joint capsule.
Soft tissue work is used as an adjunct to chiropractic care to aid in improving the quality of the soft tissue structures. This can help relieve tissue tension and spasm and allow the tissues to function at a more optimal level.
When we exercise, sit or stand in specific postures for extended periods or overstretch, we can create microtrauma. Some might say that doing exercise should cause this microtrauma in order to create stronger, better muscle structure through the healing process. This microtrauma can also cause adhesions in the muscles leading to tightness and pulling.
These adhesions are the focus of soft tissue work. The purpose is to release the muscle (often felt as localised tight bands) and lengthen the fibres.
Soft tissue work will be utilised alongside mobilisations, joint manipulation, stretching and dry needling.
