Are You Aware Of The Benefits of Joint Mobilization?
IHave you ever heard of joint mobilization? This method of treatment entails the passive movement of specific joints with the use of a trained application of force, direction, and technique.
While joint mobilization is a highly effective treatment choice, many patients are unaware of its advantages! Our Mill Valley, CA therapeutic massage therapy practice is proud to provide joint mobilization strategies to our patients in need.
Our therapuetic massage therapist use joint mobilization techniques to help deliver your desired treatment outcomes.
Please contact us today for more details if you believe our joint mobilization strategies will benefit you!
How do joints work?
Take a moment and look at a door frame in your home. Principles guide your home to stand up against the persistent force of gravity. The joints in your body are governed by a similar set of rules and requirements, that allow our skilled therapists to recalibrate your body’s relationships.
A variety of physiological components, including ligaments, tendons, capsules, cartilage, and muscle fibers, are what protect the joints.
All of these systems are subject to injury depending on your age and physical activities, but physical therapy procedures, such as joint mobilization, can help!
There are hundreds of joints in your body, many of which are different shapes and sizes (such as a “hinge joint” in your elbow, a “ball and socket joint” in your hip, or a “saddle joint” in your thumb). Your joints depend on a combination of stability and mobility to help you work effectively and comfortably,
The specific type, magnitude, speed, and frequency of joint mobilization performed depends on several factors, including the goal of treatment, the type of joint being targeted, and even your unique anatomy.
The benefits of joint mobilization include the reduction of pain, improved range of motion, and improved quality of the joint movement itself (known as arthrokinematics).
What conditions can joint mobilization treat?
Your joints could be causing you pain without you even realizing it!
Joint mobilization is not necessary for all patients, so our professional and experienced therapeutic massage therapists will help you determine whether it is the best fit for your treatment plan.
An irritated, swollen, or misaligned joint may occur as a result of an injury, stress, poor posture, repeated movement, or even age-related wear and tear.
When this happens, the joint can become rigid and painful because it does not move correctly.
Since joint problems are often the secret underlying causes of other types of injuries and ailments including muscle strains, ligament damage, and bursitis, we strongly advise you to see a Mill Valley, CA, therapeutic massage therapist if you are experiencing acute or chronic dysfunction.
As a result of attempting to support or stabilize the injured joint, nearby structures such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments may become tense or injured.
This can lead to muscle weakness or even impingement and damage to nearby nerves.
Specific conditions that our massage therapy team successfully manage with joint mobilizations include:
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Arthritis (especially of the shoulder, spine, elbow, hip, and knee)
Sciatica and other types of nerve impingement syndromes
Rotator cuff tears and sprains
Facet joint locking and other types of spinal misalignments
Medial or lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s or tennis elbow, respectively)
Ankle sprains
Whiplash
What should I expect from joint mobilization sessions?
During your initial appointment at Ramesh Tarun Narine, Therapeutic Massage Therapy, you should anticipate a detailed evaluation. To design the best treatment plan for you, we will assess and evaluate everything from your range of motion, coordination, discomfort, posture, and even potential tissue stress.
Based on the findings of our review and the information we gather from you about your current and previous medical history, we will be able to create a customized care plan to meet your unique needs.
Your therapist must be able to see or feel the exact joint that he or she is mobilizing by using joint mobilization methods – keeping in mind, of course, that your privacy and comfort are of the utmost importance to our staff. To prepare for a physical therapy session involving joint mobilization, dress in loose, comfortable clothing: the general rule is no zippers, no buttons.
Our Mill Valley, CA, therapeutic massage therapist will also make sure to give you detailed guidance about how to sit or lie down during your consultation to maximize outcomes and avoid recurring pain or dysfunction. They will also clarify exactly what you should expect and what you should do after your session.
We will also provide you with additional resources, such as therapeutic exercises for stability and range of motion, to complement and strengthen the effects of joint mobilization
At Ramesh Tarun Narine, Therapeutic Massage Therapy in Mill Valley, CA, our massage therapists may deem it appropriate to incorporate modalities such as postural neuromuscular retraining into the treatment plan.
Do you think joint mobilization would be a good fit for you?
If you think joint mobilization is right for you, there’s only one way to find out.