SOFT TISSUE THERAPY

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Soft Tissue Therapy for Pain Relief, Mobility, and Recovery

Soft Tissue Therapy focuses on assessing and treating muscles, fascia, tendons, and connective tissue that contribute to pain, restriction, and movement dysfunction. Treatment is individualized and clinically driven, addressing both symptoms and the underlying tissue stressors that limit recovery.

This approach is used to support injury recovery, reduce chronic tension, and improve how the body tolerates daily and athletic demands.

Conditions and Complaints We Commonly Address

Soft tissue dysfunction often develops from repetitive strain, postural stress, previous injury, or compensatory movement patterns. When untreated, these tissues lose elasticity, circulation, and load tolerance—contributing to pain and restricted movement.

Soft Tissue Therapy may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:

  • Muscle tightness, knots, or trigger points

  • Chronic neck, shoulder, and back tension

  • Tendinopathies and overuse injuries

  • Sports-related strains and recovery limitations

  • Postural-related discomfort from prolonged sitting or standing

  • Residual stiffness following injury or surgery

  • Reduced mobility affecting exercise or daily activities

A Targeted, Assessment-Driven Approach

Soft Tissue Therapy at ONE80 Health is not a standardized routine. Each session begins with assessment—evaluating movement, tissue quality, and mechanical stress patterns that contribute to symptoms.

Treatment is guided by clinical findings and may focus on:

  • Improving tissue extensibility and glide

  • Reducing abnormal tone and protective guarding

  • Supporting circulation and metabolic recovery

  • Restoring movement efficiency and load tolerance

Care is adapted over time as tissue response and functional capacity improve, rather than applying the same techniques at every visit.

Manual and Instrument-Assisted Techniques

Depending on the clinical presentation, Soft Tissue Therapy may involve a combination of manual and instrument-assisted methods designed to influence tissue tone, mobility, and neuromuscular coordination.

Techniques may include:

  • Myofascial release techniques

  • Trigger point and deep tissue methods

  • Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

  • Fascial distortion-based approaches

  • Neuromuscular techniques for tone regulation

Technique selection is based on tissue response and patient tolerance, not force or intensity for its own sake.

What Your Visit Looks Like

Soft Tissue Therapy sessions are structured, focused, and clinically guided.

During your visit, you can expect:

  • A brief reassessment to track progress and tissue response

  • Targeted treatment of involved tissues

  • Adjustments to pressure and technique based on comfort and response

  • Integration with movement or corrective strategies when appropriate

Some post-treatment soreness can occur, particularly when addressing chronically restricted tissue, but this is typically short-lived and followed by improved movement and reduced tension.

Who Soft Tissue Therapy Is For

Soft Tissue Therapy is appropriate for a wide range of individuals, from highly active patients to those managing persistent tension or discomfort.

This service is commonly used by:

  • Office professionals with postural strain

  • Athletes and recreational exercisers

  • Individuals recovering from injury or surgery

  • Patients with chronic muscle tension or movement restriction

  • Those seeking improved mobility and recovery capacity

Treatment is tailored to current ability, goals, and tissue tolerance rather than fitness level or pain severity alone.

Part of a Broader Recovery and Performance Strategy

Soft Tissue Therapy is often most effective when integrated into a comprehensive care plan that addresses movement habits, recovery strategies, and physical demands.

Our team works collaboratively to ensure care supports both short-term symptom relief and long-term tissue resilience.

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FAQS

Explore answers to common queries. If you need further information, feel free to reach out to us for personalized assistance.

  • Soft Tissue Therapy is commonly used for muscle tension, overuse injuries, postural strain, sports-related injuries, tendinopathies, and restricted mobility following injury or surgery. It may also be helpful in managing chronic discomfort where tissue stiffness or altered muscle tone plays a role.

  • Soft Tissue Therapy is a clinically directed treatment focused on assessing and addressing dysfunction in muscles, fascia, and connective tissue that contribute to pain and movement restriction. While it may involve hands-on techniques, it differs from relaxation-based massage by being assessment-driven, goal-oriented, and integrated into a broader care plan.

  • Treatment intensity is adjusted based on tissue response and individual tolerance. Some techniques may create temporary discomfort, particularly in areas of chronic tension or restriction, but treatment is never intended to be aggressive or excessive. Most patients describe the sensation as therapeutic rather than painful.

  • The number of sessions varies depending on the nature of the condition, tissue response, activity level, and overall goals. Some individuals notice improvement after a small number of visits, while others with longer-standing issues may benefit from a short series of treatments as part of a structured care plan.

  • Soft Tissue Therapy is often used alongside other services to support movement quality, recovery, and long-term tissue health. When appropriate, care may be coordinated with other therapies to ensure treatment is comprehensive, efficient, and aligned with individual goals.