Hands-on care and massage
Hands-on work is a conversation. I am reading tissue, and you are reading what my hands are asking. Pressure, pace and position all belong to you to adjust, and the best sessions are the ones where you say so.
People sometimes ask for more pressure, take it, and feel it for days afterward; slower is often the deeper work. The posts here are about what a session does, what it does not do, and how to make the most of the time on the table.
- October 21, 2026
What One-on-One Care Makes Room For
Time to explain, ask questions, and shape the plan together: what one-on-one care can make room for at Movement Solutions.
- August 3, 2017
Trigger Point: How to Get Rid of Shoulder Pain
Learn how to perform trigger point release techniques after a recent shoulder injury, including an AC joint separation.
- July 22, 2016
The Benefits of Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is hands-on treatment. Here is how it works and when it fits.
- March 15, 2016
Physical Therapy for Back Pain: What to Expect
Back pain is the most common reason people seek physical therapy. Here is what to expect from your first visit and beyond.
- December 31, 2014
Get the Most Out of Your Flexible Spending Account
Your FSA dollars expire at the end of the year. Here is how to make sure you use them wisely on physical therapy before the deadline.
Sources
- Myers TW. Anatomy Trains, fourth edition. Elsevier; 2020.