M.U.A. is exactly what it sounds like.
After medical clearance, the patient is lightly anesthetized to achieve total relaxation, then adjustments and stretching movements which would normally be too painful to even consider are easily, painlessly and quickly accomplished.
Occasionally, certain spinal conditions fail to respond sufficiently to conventional care of doctors, physical therapists or even chiropractic doctors. Some of the impediments to in-office adjustment of the spine that may require the aid of an anesthetic are:
| Buildup of scar tissue (adhesions) both in and around the spinal joints commonly caused by multiple injuries or failed back surgery. |
| Chronic muscle spasm. |
| Super-sensitivity of injured areas making the patient unable to cooperate for effective treatment. |
| Persistent shortening of muscles, ligaments and M.U.A. has also been shown to be effective in relieving pain in cases of damaged intervertebral discs. Some disc injuries are serious enough to require surgery, but they are relatively infrequent. |
How do you know if you need M.U.A.?
Spinal manipulation is needed when joints in the vertebral column become locked and immovable. It is the chiropractors’ responsibility to restore the function to previously movable joints.
After completion of a thorough examination, including x-ray and other diagnostic procedures, a doctor may determine that spinal adjustments are necessary. If, after 6 to 8 weeks of treatment, your condition does not improve, your doctor may determine that M.U.A. would most likely resolve your condition.