Conditions We Commonly Treat
Treatment Solutions
Our staff are all qualified to perform these treatment techniques and are available at both clinic locations in Downtown Milwaukee and Pewaukee.
Manual Therapy & Mobilization
As physical therapists, we are best known for our advanced manual therapy methods. Typically, we find areas of your body that are tight and restricted that are very hard for you to free up on your own. With our training, we know how to press in the right spots, in the right direction, to mobilize these areas in your muscles, joints, and deep connective tissue.
Some of the techniques we employ:
- Soft Tissue Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Joint Manipulation & Mobilization
Videos of our practitioners in action:
Pain Relief in Arthritic Knee By Draining Swelling
Relieving Shoulder and Neck Tension
Treating Common Runner Leg Pains
Thoracic and Rib Mobilization
Posture and Movement Training
Often times, pain and discomfort can be caused by postural and muscular imbalances from improper alignment or repetitive movement patterns. Whether you’re training for your next marathon, or just want to be able to walk around the block or sit at your desk without pain, we can help. We have a trained eye and ear to help you uncover deeper issues.
Our retraining process involves freeing your restrictions, strengthening weak areas, being more aware, and listening to the body’s cues. Whatever your goal, we’re here to help you move better and feel awesome doing it!
Posture and movement training can be effective for anyone doing a lot of repetitive movement through their day to day lives such as:
- Sitting at a desk all day
- Runners, cyclists, swimmers, golfers, weight lifters, etc.
- Laborers and tradespeople
- And many more!
Improving Running Form By Engaging the Core
Yard Work and Shoveling Without Back Pain
Best Posture Tips for Pain-free Driving
Home Exercise Programs
We provide simple but impactful home exercises that can help you continue your recovery and maintain progress between appointments.
We are careful to prescribe only 2-4 exercises using simple equipment that will be effective at solving your specific concerns. Consistency is most important and will make or break the success of treating your problem. We’re all about empowering you with the tools you need to stay pain-free now and in the future.
Some example exercises:
Relaxing Tense Shoulders Fast
Hip Flexor Stretch to Relieve Back Pain
Spinal Decompression For Prolonged Sitting
Healthy and Comfortable Sleeping Position
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger points are tender, tight areas around muscles and tendons that cause pain and make movement inefficient. To relieve this pain and help you restore ease of movement, we gently stimulate trigger points with sterile, very thin, solid filament needles which help relax your muscles and surrounding connective tissues.
This is non-traumatic to the tissue and there is rarely any bleeding as the needle is so small. We use dry needling (dry means nothing injected) in combination with other techniques including manual tissue manipulation, joint mobilization and manipulation, and therapeutic exercise. We were among the first physical therapy groups in the state of Wisconsin to be trained and certified in these methods. We continue to be amazed by how much dry needling helps our patients get better faster.
Read more about dry needling
Read two different case studies of the positive results of dry needling
Anti-Gravity Treadmills
We are proud to provide our patients with access to top of the line Anti-Gravity Treadmills. We have the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill at our Downtown location and the Lightspeed Lift at our Pewaukee Location. Anti-Gravity Treadmills use NASA’s differential air pressure technology, allowing patients to exercise at a reduced body weight, enabling earlier rehabilitation and safe, lower-impact training.
This powerful equipment allows you to train and rehab like a professional athlete! The machines allow you to exercise between 20 and 100 percent of your body weight, reducing the impact on your legs and body even with faster cadence and higher stride. It’s like running or walking 50 pounds lighter!
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Something that’s super important but often overlooked – your pelvic floor health. Whether you’re expecting or recently had a baby, we’ll help you keep things in tip-top shape. Pregnancy and childbirth can put a lot of stress on your pelvic floor, so we’re here to give you the tools and support you need before, during, and after your little one arrives.
Our pelvic floor therapy is like a gym workout for your down-there muscles. We’ll teach you exercises and techniques to strengthen and relax these important muscles, helping you regain control and comfort in your daily life. With our help, you’ll be back to feeling confident and comfortable in your own body.
Learn More About Physical Therapy During and After Pregnancy
Non-Invasive Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy (PRF) with the Stimpod
Stimpod Non-Invasive Pulsed Radiofrequency Therapy (PRF) is an advanced, pain-free treatment that helps restore healthy nerve function and relieve discomfort caused by nerve irritation or injury. Using gentle, pulsed radiofrequency energy, the Stimpod device safely “resets” nerve activity without damaging tissue—reducing pain, numbness, and hypersensitivity so you can move more comfortably.
This innovative therapy fits seamlessly alongside our manual treatments and exercise programs, offering effective relief for conditions such as neuropathy, sciatica, post-surgical nerve pain, and other nerve-related symptoms. Available at our Milwaukee and Pewaukee clinics, all Body Mechanics Physical Therapy staff are trained to deliver this cutting-edge treatment with exceptional care.
Join us for a FREE Neuropathy & Stimpod Workshop 8/18
This workshop is for people suffering from pain, numbness, and tingling in their hands or feet. You’ll learn the #1 cause of these symptoms and healing techniques you can do at home.