Joint mobilization and/or manipulation is a technique used to decrease pain and increase function to joints within the body, most often the spinal column. These techniques can range from small, low-velocity movements of the joint to high-velocity, “thrusting” type motions. High-velocity, large angle and rotational manipulations (preferred by chiropractors) have failed to consistently decrease pain and restore motion to spinal segments over the long-term. Conversely, low-velocity joint mobilization has been more predictable in reducing pain and restoring motion with minimal risk to the patient.

At Inner Circle, we utilize low-velocity joint mobilization to assist in patient recovery only after reducing abnormal restrictions caused by muscle and fascia. We feel that gross spinal manipulation is detrimental to the body and is used too frequently and aggressively. Most importantly, these manipulations are only increasing mobility to the hypermobile joint, rather than the spinal segment that needs mobilization. Our combination of techniques will allow more lasting functional improvements with less potential risk of injury to the patient.