Spinal Manual Therapy helps to relieve back pain, neck pain ranging from decreased muscle tension to reduced stress. Claims made for the benefits of spinal adjustments range from temporary, palliative (pain-relieving) effects to long term wellness and preventive care.
More about spinal manipulation therapy
The intention of spinal manipulation is to affect or correct the alignment, motion and/or function of a vertebral joint. Spinal manipulative therapy includes the z-joints, the atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, lumbosacral, sacroiliac, costotransverse and costovertebral joints. There are hundreds of different approaches that remain in practice today. These techniques include:
- Toggle Drop
- Lumbar Roll (side posture)
- Release Work
- Table adjustments
- Instrument adjustments
- Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA)
