Manual therapy

How does it work?

The name of this method comes from the Latin word "manus", which means "hand. Okto physiotherapists use various techniques such as:

• soft tissue mobilization techniques;
• mobilization of peripheral joints;
• mobilization with movement on the concept of Brian Mulligan, manipulations that affect the spine, soft tissues and joints;

What are the main benefits?

The use of manual therapy aims to reduce pain, increase movement volume and maintain good physical condition. Modern studies reveal that complex neurophysiological mechanisms have demonstrated the favorable psychological effects of providing practical examination and intervention. Manual therapy achieves:

• pain modulation;
• increase in joint mobility to stiff joints and volume of movement;
• improving tissue repair;
• improving tissue stability and elasticity;
• reduction of soft tissue inflammation;
• reduce muscle tension;
• causing relaxation;
• facilitate movement and exercise;

It has a  good effect in treating:

• discopathy;
• lumbago;
• back pain of a different nature;
• arthritic changes in the joints;
• muscle perceptions;
• chronic plexitis, etc.;

OKTO recommends

To use this method because it is completely environmentally friendly and does not require additional medication. No surgery is required for manual therapy at our center in Sofia. It is only important to know that the treatment period is different for each patient and depends on the immune system and the patient's health. You can undergo manual therapy at our center in Sofia, but before that it is important to consult a specialist. For this type of procedure it is necessary for the bones and joints to be fully strengthened,in order to apply this treatment therapy.