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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."
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Trigenics is a neurological-based manual or instrument-assisted assessment and treatment system [42] developed and patented by Allan Oolo Austin. [43] The technique is relatively infrequently used by chiropractors compared to other chiropractic techniques such as Diversified, trigger point therapy and Activator.
For neck pain, manipulation and mobilization produce similar changes, and manual therapy and exercise are more effective than other strategies. [12] A 2015 Cochrane systematic review found that there is no high-quality evidence assessing the effectiveness of spinal manipulation for treating neck pain. [13]
Manual therapy, or manipulative therapy, is a treatment primarily used by physical therapists and occupational therapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability. It mostly includes kneading and manipulation of muscles, joint mobilization and joint manipulation .
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For thoracic and lumbar spine, support can be provided using custom-fit, hard-shell back braces, most commonly after surgery. [8] A patient in the LA County Medical Center intensive care unit with a Halo orthosis in place. (July 2004) These devices are used while the spine is healing and are not needed permanently. [8]