Care
Soft tissue work
Soft tissue work is hands-on work on muscles and the tissue around your joints, for adults whose muscles feel tight or tired.
Your doctor uses pressure and stretching by hand, sometimes with a handheld tool, and tells you what each step is for. You say how much pressure is right.
What a visit includes
- 01
A talk first
Where you feel tight, and where you do not want to be touched.
- 02
Hands-on work
Pressure and stretching, adjusted to what you tell us.
- 03
Stretches to take home
A few, shown in the room.
- 04
A word at the end
What you may notice later, and when to call us.
What to know
How long and how often
Your doctor suggests how often after the exam. We do not promise a number of visits.
What we do not claim
We do not claim that soft tissue work removes toxins or treats disease. Results vary.
When to see a physician first
If a calf is swollen, red or warm, or you have had a clot, call a physician before booking.
How it is paid
Some plans cover soft tissue work and some do not. How fees work explains how we check first.
How fees work
Questions about this care
Can I ask for less pressure?
Yes, at any time. Say so and your doctor adjusts.
Is it the same as a massage?
It is hands-on work chosen by your doctor as part of your plan, not a spa massage.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a first visit, or call the front desk with a question first.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.