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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

References

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

• Manual therapy
• Chiropractic treatment techniques
• Osteopathic techniques
• Physical therapy