Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release

Manual Therapy in Putnam CT — Hands-On Healing for Pain and Dysfunction

Precision Manual Techniques from a Fellowship-Trained Provider

At First In Osteopractic Wellness, manual therapy is a cornerstone of our evidence-based treatment approach. Performed by a fellowship-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy, these skilled hands-on techniques are designed to alleviate pain, restore joint mobility, improve soft tissue function, and accelerate recovery.



Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or simply feeling stiff and restricted, our manual therapy techniques help realign your body and relieve tension at its source.

What Is Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy includes a range of hands-on techniques used to manipulate muscles, fascia, joints, and connective tissue. At our clinic, these treatments may include:

  • Joint Mobilization: Gentle to aggressive graded movement of joints to improve motion and reduce stiffness


  • Soft Tissue Mobilization:  Specific pressure applied to muscles and fascia to break up adhesions and improve blood flow


  • Muscle Energy Techniques: Use of gentle isometric contractions to restore normal joint movement


  • Neurodynamic Techniques: Mobilizing nerve pathways to reduce symptoms like tingling, numbness, or pain

These therapies are often integrated with dry needling, strength programming, and postural retraining for comprehensive recovery.

Conditions Treated with Manual Therapy

  • Neck and back pain


  • Joint stiffness or restricted range of motion


  • Muscle tightness or soft tissue adhesions


  • Headaches and postural syndromes


  • Sciatica and nerve entrapments


  • Shoulder, hip, and spine dysfunction


  • Repetitive strain injuries



  • Athletic overuse injuries

Manual therapy helps reset the body’s movement systems by restoring proper joint mechanics and improving neuromuscular control.

Why Choose First In Osteopractic Wellness?

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Fellowship-trained manual therapist with advanced osteopractic credentials
Deep experience treating high-performance and tactical populations
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Full-hour sessions focused on quality hands-on care
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Integration with corrective exercise, needling, and strength training
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Evidence-based techniques that get results

Frequently Asked Questions About Manual Therapy

  • Is manual therapy painful?

    Manual therapy should never be painful. Some pressure or stretching may be intense but should always be tolerable and productive.

  • How is manual therapy different from massage?

    Manual therapy is a clinical, diagnostic treatment focused on improving movement and reducing dysfunction. It targets joints, muscles, and fascia in a more precise, corrective way than general massage.

  • How soon will I feel relief?

    Many patients notice improvements in range of motion and pain after just one session. Long-term benefits come from combining manual therapy with exercise and movement retraining.

Restore Movement. Relieve Pain.

If your joints feel stuck, muscles are tight, or you’re just not moving like you used to, manual therapy at First In Osteopractic Wellness can help.
 Call (860) 317-2010 or email Jnykiel@firstinosteopracticwellness.com to schedule your evaluation.