Our physiotherapists in Toronto are trained to use the skillful movement of spinal joints as well as peripheral joints like shoulder, ankle, hip, and other joints. Joint mobilization usually involves a small, repetitive movement or gliding movement of the joint within its normal range of motion or a high speed controlled movement. Your physiotherapist will communicate what type of technique will be used for your individual treatments. Joint mobilization is commonly used to:
- Control pain
- Increase joint mobility
- Reduce joint stiffness
- Improve joint blood flow
- Reduce the pressure of nerves
- Normalize spinal joint movement
Joint mobilization is commonly combined with other modalities by physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists to treat:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Whiplash
- Strains and sprains from daily activities
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Work and sports-related injuries
- Arthritis
- Restricted movement in the back, shoulders, neck or limbs
Read more: Arthritis
See also: Osteoporosis
