Part of a well-balanced overall wellness is the ability to move all the joints in your body freely. There are definitely certain circumstances that have made it more difficult to move certain joints including injury, disease and other outside forces. However, one of the best ways to get more movement in your joints is with joint mobilization exercises. Fyzical Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers is here to talk about how joint mobilization can help you stay healthy and feel good.
What is Joint Mobilization?
When you use your joints, you may not realize it, but you are probably not using the full range of motion they are capable of. Joint mobilization is a forced movement that allows the joint to move in ways that you don’t normally move it. This is a method that is used to normalize the joint function and has been proven to help control pain levels as well. You will find that the more you move a joint, the easier the movements become and those areas actually become much stronger than they were before.
Advantages of Joint Mobilization Exercises
Many patients that incorporate joint mobilization into their daily routines, see several benefits almost immediately. This form of exercise is a way to achieve overall health benefits. Some benefits seen by patients include but are not limited to:
- Improves Blood Supply to Joint: When the joint gets an improved blood supply, there are a number of benefits that come from it. Some of them include reduced pain, reduced inflammation and promotes better movement.
- Alters Activity of Nervous System: Joint mobilization alters the activity of the nervous system. This is important because your nervous system is what sends pain sensations throughout the body. This along with the blood supply play a big role in the amount of pain you feel.
- Stretching Increases Movement: With the stretching that comes with joint mobilization, you will find that you have more movement with your joint and are more flexible. That will help you avoid future injury to the joint.
Conditions That Benefit From Joint Mobilization
Several conditions can benefit from this form of physical therapy. Some of the most common conditions that see large benefits from joint mobilization include:
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
- Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow
- Post Fracture or Surgery
- Arthritis
- Sport Injuries
- Joint Sprains
- Joint Replacements
- Tendinopathies
- Osteoporosis
- Neck & Back Stiffness
Physical Therapy
If you are suffering from pain that could be relieved with joint mobilization, the therapists at Fyzical Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers can help. We have found that through forced movements of the joints, you can see almost instant benefits that will just get stronger and more effective with time. Our therapists will work with you to find the best solutions to help you manage any pain that you may be going through in an effort to help you achieve optimal health goals. Call us today!