All treatments are discussed prior to being used and within the patient’s control. Most are comfortable and not painful. Some are less comfortable for a short period of time, but the resulting improvement in pain and function is worth the short period of discomfort. The patient is always able to ask the therapist to stop.

• Joints may be mobilised or manipulated. This includes stiff segments in the spine (neck or back), or in peripheral joints eg knee, hip, foot, shoulder, elbow.
• Soft Tissues may be mobilised, stretched, massaged, stimulated, or relaxed. This includes tight muscles, areas of scarring, thickening and fibrous tissue following inflammation after injury.
• Nerves may be mobilised, freed, desensitised or stimulated.