Spinal and Peripheral Joints Osteopathy

Peripheral joint and spinal manipulation are therapeutic interventions which engages the different barriers of the joint applied to reduce pain and increase joint motion.

Manipulation can be performed on almost any joint in the body. It consists of a high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust, applied to a joint at a specific angle (usually perpendicular). This force creates motion at the joint, resulting in articular surface separation.

This passive movement of the joint can improve range of motion, reduce inflammation and provide recovery stimulus to the surrounding soft tissues which affect the joint (muscles/ligaments/tendons/fascia).

At MFM Holistic Touch Clinic, we adopt a dual approach to alleviate musculoskeletal dysfunction, employing osteopathic joint manipulation techniques alongside specialist soft tissue therapy.
In most cases the manipulation will be relatively pain-free and the patient may even feel an almost instant release of pressure and reduction of pain in the affected area. However, it is normal to take a few days for the patient to notice the full benefits of the procedure.