Muscle Energy Techniques
Your own gentle muscle contractions used to improve movement and alignment.
How It Works
You gently push against controlled resistance from your therapist, and that helps loosen stiff joints and improve alignment — especially helpful for neck, back, and pelvic issues.
Key benefits
- Gentle and patient-active
- Improves movement and body symmetry
- Often used for neck, back, and hip complaints
- Feels controlled — never forced
What We Will Do
Find The Restriction
We check exactly which joint or muscle isn't moving well.
Position You Comfortably
We position the joint gently at the edge of its current movement.
You Push, We Resist
You gently push against our resistance for a few seconds — this signals your muscles to relax and lengthen.
Retest & Repeat
We recheck the movement and repeat as needed until we see clear improvement.
Session information
Session duration
35–45 minutes
Typical course
Depends on your condition
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?
No — the pushing effort is gentle and controlled. It shouldn't cause any pain.
What conditions is it good for?
Neck stiffness, back pain, and hip/pelvic imbalances tend to respond well.
How soon will I feel the change?
Most people feel more movement right after the session. Lasting change comes with follow-up exercises.
Ready to book an assessment?
Find out if Muscle Energy Techniques is right for you — book a session or call our clinic today.