Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM)

Soft tissues are defined as muscles, nerves, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal discs. STM is a Manual Therapy technique we use to mobilize soft tissue that is restricted or damaged.   Soft tissue can develop scar tissue and adhesions as part of the body’s way of trying to heal itself. The result is decreased range of motion (ROM), shortened muscle and tendon length, pain, swelling / edema and then development of painful trigger and tender points as the tissues pull against each other.   The goal of STM is to restore functional mobility.