Medicine:Spinal mobilization

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."

Types of techniques

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

• Maitland Technique
• Mulligan Technique

See also

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