Your physical therapy treatment will be created especially for you and your body’s needs. This means that every session could be different, depending on where you are in the healing process and how you are feeling. It is essential that you find a physical therapist with whom you feel comfortable voicing your concerns and communicating, honestly. Your therapist may use gentle manipulation to address stiff joints, stretching or massaging techniques to loosen knotted muscles, and other hands-on techniques that could cause some discomfort. By communicating throughout your session, you will help your physical therapist provide you with the most comfortable and therapeutic experience. Other treatment modalities you may encounter during your appointment include trigger-point pressure, electrical stimulation using TENS machines, ultrasound therapy, and specific exercises designed to strengthen important muscles, improve flexibility, and develop other essential physical skills.