Joint Manipulation & Release

Manual manipulative medicine is a unique field focused on diagnosing and treating conditions that involve the body’s musculoskeletal system through different hands-on techniques. This revolves around identifying a manipulable lesion, often a specific joint or tissue area, and applying the proper procedure to sort the dysfunction. These manual interventions focus on restoring normal movement and functioning that promotes health and a better quality of life.
Specialists like chiropractors, osteopaths, and physiotherapists have participated in this treatment. Some special terms are used to describe similar conditions.

Here they are:

  • Chiropractic Subluxation
  • Osteopathic Lesion
  • Joint Blockage
  • Loss Of Joint Play
  • Joint Dysfunction

Treating Somatic Dysfunction

Somatic dysfunction involves manual manipulation to make your body feel normal. This differs from the famous methods associated with chiropractic care, known for producing “pop” and “crack” sounds during adjustments.
Our specialists are well-trained in different manual treatment procedures focused on releasing somatic dysfunction. Our approach prioritises patients by selecting the most suitable treatment according to their pain intensity. We understand that every patient is unique, so we offer personalised care according to your needs.
Some of our techniques include soft tissue mobilisation, muscle energy techniques, joint articulation and functional release. Soft tissue mobilisation uses gentle muscle manipulation and fascia to reduce friction and improve blood flow. Joint articulation focuses on restoring normal movement through proper and controlled motions. Functional release methods are towards correcting dysfunction by guiding the body through natural patterns to heal.
These terms can look complicated and confusing among practitioners and patients, resulting in inconsistent diagnosis and treatment.
Medical experts have coined a common term called “somatic dysfunction.” This refers to the irregular function of the body’s somatic system, which comprises skeletal, arthrodial, myofascial, lymphatic, neural, and vascular components. This gives you a clear idea that somatic dysfunction is not just a joint issue but involves different bodily functions and signals.
Somatic dysfunction can happen in different forms like muscle tightness, joint mobility, poor blood and lymph flow or abnormal neural responses. These dysfunctions can cause injury, poor posture, emotional stress, recurring pain and more.