Joint Manipulation

What Is It?

Joint Manipulative involves specific positioning of the patient’s body and a specific movement (direction, magnitude of force and amplitude) by the practitioner. In the spine, manipulative therapy most directly affects the facet joints, which are synovial joints that allow our spine to move in all three planes of motion (sagittal, frontal & transverse).

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   David C 
 2023-06-26
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hurt my shoulder when I slipped on the ice just before Christmas 2022. I expected it would get better quickly, but it didn't - it was very painful to raise my arm beyond the horizontal. Important travel plans took me out of the country just after New Year so it was mid-February before I could seek professional help. I was delighted to be able to see Brian at Releaf Physio (Benton): he examined my shoulder very thoroughly and diagnosed a partial tear of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle (he explained this to me with some excellent computerised drawings). Over the last 4 months he's seen me 4 more times and given me a series of graded strengthening exercises to do at home, explaining them carefully and providing an app to help guide me through them. On each visit he also massaged my shoulder to help free up its movement. He's always been very encouraging, which has helped me to carry on putting in the effort with the exercises at home. So it's taken a while but normal strength has now returned to my shoulder and I can even reach up to trim my long, high garden hedge with manual shears with hardly any discomfort. Because it's so much better I'm not planning any more appointments but Brian is happy to see me again if necessary. I recommend him strongly, he clearly knows his job very well indeed and has an excellent "bedside manner" to go along with it.
  
 
       
   Michael Bradley 
 2022-05-23
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Being using Brian at the Benton clinic for a while now great service very knowledgeable. Highly recommend very friendly and approachable keep up the good work
  
 
       
   Sam Scott 
 2022-04-04
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly Recommended.  Brian presently treating me for a long term shoulder issue. Within few weeks have already seen an great improvement. Brian's attention to detail and understanding of problem were excellent as are the online tailor made exercise video to do at home.
  
 
       
   Michael Tang 
 2022-02-15
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Saw Brian around October 2021 for chronic lower back pain relating to crossfit and tennis. Had back pain for about 4 years + Sleeping was painful, waking up in the morning I could barely bend over to out trousers on without sitting on the edge of the bed for about 2 mins. I am 35 and pretty fit so having all this was annoying and making me not want to do any exercise. Now after monthly physio sessions, a progressive physiotherapy plan that was done almost every single day, I am now pain free, doing crossfit again and playing tennis without much concern. Overall treatment was for 5 months, and i am now just maintaining it to prevent injury. Can’t recommend this guy enough!
  
 
       
   Aditya Vijay 
 2021-11-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr Brian Lillis was super! Understood the situation very well, and helped in creating a whole plan in making sure my lower back pain would subsidies as soon as possible. - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
  
 
       
   Phillip Webster 
 2021-07-22
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went for an hour of deep tissue sports therapy. Very pleasant, easy enough to get booked in and very reasonably priced. Done a great job. Will definitely use again.
  
 
       
   Max Sansom 
 2021-07-06
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to see Robert yesterday as I have been suffering with lower back pain for weeks now and it’s the best thing I’ve done. Robert was excellent from start to finish. Immensely knowledgeable and a credit to Releaf Physio. I will be a very regular customer and I’d recommend anyone to Robert.
  
 
       
   Stephen Cooper 
 2021-03-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best physiotherapy I’ve ever had. Professional, hugely knowledgeable - Brian  was superb.
  
 
       
   JAYNE Calvert 
 2020-11-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had my initial assessment on Saturday for my shoulder. Brian was friendly and very knowledgeable.  My shoulder felt better and I was sent an email with videos of the exercises I need to do at home plus the reassurance I can message him at any time. Definitely going to go back for a review. Brilliant service thank you

How It Works

How Does It Work

The facet joints are often thought to be a source of pain and often respond quite well to various forms of joint mobilization & manipulation. What you should know, however, is that the popping sound you hear when having your joint manipulated is nothing more than a pressure change in the joint(s), similar to popping the joints of your hands.

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Benefits

Most research indicates that joint manipulation can:

Improve ROM
Decrease Pain
Improve Function

However most of these benefits have been found to be short term. With that being said used in conjunction with exercise therapy joint manipulation can be extremely useful adjunct to treatment.

For more information, Contact us at Releaf Physio.

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