Manual therapy is used in the treatment of spinal and peripheral joint dysfunctions. Cooperation of the patient is necessary when the therapy consists of passive movements or combination of both active and passive movements. Many methods and concepts of manual therapy have been developed. Those include Cyriax, Maitland, Kaltenborn and Mulligan method as well as many others. Cyriax method consists of transverse soft tissue friction, joint traction, mobilization and manipulation. Maitland approach is based on the diagnostic system and usage of mobilization and manipulation. Kaltenborn approach also includes evaluation, manipulation and mobilization. Mulligan concept includes transverse movement of spinal processes combined with active spinal movement as well as specific techniques for peripheral joints. Its basic principle of treatment is a combination of passive and active movements. Over the course of usage of all these methods, it has been concluded that shoulder joint injuries do not respond well if they are treated using only therapeutic exercise. Manual therapy combined with exercise therapy allows for the patient’s the quickest recovery. The aim of this paper was to explore possibilities of manual therapy techniques in the treatment of shoulder joint injuries and dysfunctions.