Spinal mobilization explained

See also: Spinal manipulation.

Spinal mobilization is a type of passive movement of a spinal segment or region. It is usually performed with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect.

Spinal mobilization has been described as "a gentle, often oscillatory, passive movement applied to a spinal region or segment so as gently to increase the passive range of motion of that segment or region."^[1]

Types of techniques

Spinal mobilization employ a range of techniques or schools of approaches in delivering the passive movement. Some examples include

• Maitland Technique^[2]
• Mulligan Technique

See also

• Joint mobilization
• Joint manipulation
• Spinal manipulation
• Orthopedic medicine
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Chiropractic
• Physical therapy
• Occupational Therapy

Notes and References

1. Mierau D, Cassidy JD, Bowen V, Dupuis P, Noftall F . Manipulation and mobilization of the third metacarpophalangeal joint. . Manual Medicine . 3 . 135–40 . 1988.
2. Kessler TJ, Brunner F, Künzer S, Crippa M, Kissling R . Effects of Maitland's manual mobilization on the thoracic spine . Rehabilitation (Stuttg) . 6 . 361–6 . 2005. 6 . 10.1055/s-2005-867006 . 16320180 .