To perform each Muscle Energy Technique treatment, the practitioner gently manoeuvres the patient into a carefully calculated position (none of which are painful or uncomfortable) that isolates the joint and muscle group that needs attention. While held in this position the patient is asked to push against the practitioner, in a specific direction, using only 20% - 30% of their available force, for several seconds and then relax. The practitioner then slightly adjusts their position to take up any slack (to tissue tension) and the patient is asked to push again. The process is repeated three times.

In many cases, an instant improvement can be seen, which can be verified by repeating the diagnostic test for that particular joint or muscle group. For many patients, the re-alignment of muscles in this way can have a more enduring corrective effect than traditional Osteopathy or Chiropractic treatment and due to its less invasive (and painless) nature, is better tolerated by most patients.