Physical therapy modalities to the muscles and joints break up scar tissue, promote increased blood flow and promote healing. Dr. Marian utilizes the following modalities:

Ultrasound, sends sound waves into the soft tissue. Ultrasound is good for osteoarthritis (OA) as it can be used as a deep heater to the joint.
Electrical stimulation sends electrical current to reset the muscles, pump out toxins that are causing the muscle spasm/dysfunction. 
Massage is manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues through various techniques ranging from relaxation to clinical and therapeutic applications. Increased range of motion and flexibility, stress reduction, and improved circulation helping to achieve an overall feeling of well-being .are some of the benefits. 
Trigger Point Massage is used to release the knots in a muscle. 
Mechanical Traction is used to stretch the spine to decompress a disc that is irritating a nerve causing limb pain (aka) sciatica.
Acupuncture utilize inserting a metal serile needle into a sore muscle to relieve pain. The metal, a conductor, allows healing as the body is a bio-electrical entity.