Soft tissue therapy is a type of manual therapy that focuses on realigning the body's structures by manipulating the soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It aims to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote healing. Techniques used include massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and joint mobilization.
Soft tissue therapy is a type of manual therapy that focuses on realigning the body's structures by manipulating the soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It aims to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote healing. Techniques used include massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and joint mobilization.
Soft Tissue Therapy (STT), also known as massage therapy in Ireland, involves manipulating muscles and soft tissues to improve function, reduce pain and enhance overall wellbeing.
Popular techniques include Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and trigger point therapy. Many therapists are registered with professional bodies such as the Irish Massage Therapists Organisation.