5 types of physical therapy services you may benefit from at our Huntington Beach, CA, clinic

Most people don’t give physical therapy a second thought until they’re injured or in pain. PT services are natural and noninvasive methods that support healing and long-term pain relief. However, you should know about some options that may help you feel your best, whether you’ve got a painful condition or not.

For one thing, your physical therapist can help you understand your risk of developing an overuse injury. These can happen to people who aren’t particularly active, those who play sports, and people who have physically demanding jobs. They can help you condition your body and learn ways to prevent injuries in the first place.

Ask about these five types of physical therapy services at our Huntington Beach, California, clinic:

• Myofascial release — Anywhere you have tightness or pain and stiffness, myofascial release may help restore healthy tissue. In this treatment, your PT uses their hands to make massage-like movements. This breaks up stiff fibers in the muscles and fascia, which is the connective tissue that holds your bones, organs, nerves and muscles together.
• McKenzie Method® — Back pain is one of the most common and most treatable causes of disability. The McKenzie Method is a process we use to assess issues that cause pain in the neck and back and create a targeted exercise plan to relieve them. 
• Joint mobilization — Joint mobilization is a way to relieve pain and restore healthy movement in stiff joints. The PT manipulates the joint and applies pressure in different ways to loosen up tissue in and around the joint. 
• Postural training — Most people have some room for improvement when it comes to posture. Postural training helps prevent neck and back pain before it starts. Your PT will teach you exercises to improve your awareness of your posture and create alignment throughout the day.
• Personal and performance training — Sports performance training helps you make the most of your workouts, train safely and achieve your athletic goals. You don’t need to be a professional or semipro athlete to take advantage of these services. We can help athletes and fitness enthusiasts at all levels.

Explore your physical therapy options at our Huntington Beach clinic

Do you have a nagging pain that keeps coming back or a concern that your doctor hasn’t really addressed? Or are you looking to optimize your physical performance? A physical therapist may be able to help. We get to know our patients personally and take the time to understand what you’re experiencing so we can help you feel better. 

Physical therapy is just one type of service we offer at REPAIR SI. Our team is made up of doctors of physical therapy, acupuncturists, chiropractors and sports specialists. We use a wide variety of innovative treatments to help people maintain peak wellness. Treatments are usually covered by insurance, and we accept self-pay clients, too.

Are you ready to find out if physical therapy is right for you? Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.