Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is a treatment for champions!
Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is a treatment for champions!
MUA is a non-invasive, multidisciplinary, chronic pain related manual therapy use to break up adhesions (scar tissue) which have formed in the muscles, near the joint capsule, or around the nerve root. The
goal of MUA is to restore range of motion, reduce pain and improve overall patient function.
MUA is a common treatment used for patients with a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (e.g. frozen shoulder) or a condition called arthrofibrosis. Arthrofibrosis is a complication of injury or trauma where an excessive amount of scar tissue builds up and leads to painful restriction of joint motion, with scar tissue forming within the joint and surrounding soft tissue. Commonly, patients with these conditions are unable to participate in physical therapy due to pain and reduced range of motion.
MUA has been shown to achieve the desired outcome on average between 2-4 treatments. The concept behind multiple treatments is that gradually increasing movement each day in incremental amounts accomplishes the desired increase in range of motion and decrease in pain far better than spending large amounts of time in one day to achieve the same result.
As highlighted in the attached article from Phoenix Health and Wellness on heavyweight champion, Evander “the Real Deal” Holyfield, he attributes MUA treatment to resolving his shoulder pain and reduced range of motion. Afterwards, he reclaimed his heavyweight champion status!
If you, a friend, or family member are experiencing joint stiffness, pain and/or reduced range of motion, please call Advanced Spine and Pain (ASAP) for proper evaluation and treatment.
