Muscle Energy Techniques Newcastle

If you feel stiff, restricted, or find certain movements uncomfortable, muscle energy techniques (METs) may help. At Gosforth Physio & Wellness, our physiotherapists use these gentle, effective methods to restore mobility, reduce pain, and rebalance the body.

What Are Muscle Energy Techniques?

Muscle energy techniques are a type of manual therapy where the patient actively contracts a muscle against a controlled resistance applied by the physiotherapist. After this contraction, the muscle is able to relax and stretch further, helping to restore natural movement and reduce tightness.

Unlike more forceful approaches, METs rely on the patient’s own gentle muscle effort, making them safe, controlled, and comfortable. They are often used on joints that feel stiff, restricted, or painful.

How Muscle Energy Techniques Work

By combining muscle contraction with targeted stretching, METs can lengthen shortened muscles, improve joint range of motion, and reduce pain caused by imbalance or tension. They also retrain the body to move more efficiently, which helps prevent symptoms from returning. Many patients notice immediate improvements in flexibility and ease of movement after a session.

Conditions Treated with METs

Muscle energy techniques are suitable for a variety of musculoskeletal problems. They are often used to address lower back and pelvic pain, stiff necks, shoulder and hip tightness, and reduced flexibility in the legs. They are also helpful for correcting postural imbalances that contribute to ongoing discomfort.

Our Expertise at Gosforth Physio

At Gosforth Physio & Wellness, all treatments are carried out by highly skilled physiotherapists with advanced training in manual therapy. We use METs as part of a personalised programme, often combining them with mobilisation, soft tissue release, or postural strengthening exercises to achieve lasting results.

In your session, your physiotherapist will guide you through gentle contractions of the affected muscles while applying resistance in a precise way. This process is repeated several times, helping the muscles to relax and lengthen. The treatment is painless, safe, and designed to leave you feeling looser and more mobile.

Book Your Appointment

If you are struggling with stiffness, muscle tightness, or restricted movement, muscle energy techniques may provide the relief you need. Book your appointment today at Gosforth Physio & Wellness in Newcastle and take the first step towards moving with ease.