Manipulation (HVLA Thrust techniques)

Spinal manipulation... what is it?

⚡️This technique is also known as an adjustment, a high velocity thrust (HVT) or a HVLA thrust. HVLA stands for High-Velocity Low-Amplitude. This essentially means applying a quick, short impulse to a specific segment of the spine.

🙌 Spinal manipulation is a technique often used by a qualified therapist which can result in an audible crack or pop of a joint.

💥 The crack or pop occurs when opposing joint surfaces resist separation until a critical point where they then separate rapidly creating sustained gas cavities.

📚 It takes years of study to be able to not only master the technique, but to assess patients to know when a technique is appropriate and safe to use.

🔥HVLA thrusts can have both a mechanical and neurological effect on the body, and can be used to treat a variety of conditions.

📚 The benefits of this treatment technique include:

◦ Improve range of movement
◦ Reduce muscle tone
◦ Normalise function of nerve root
◦ Reduce pain

Check out these videos of me applying a HVLA thrust to a neck and to the lower back.