For those patients with chronic pain and joint, muscle, ligament disorders who are not finding relief through more conventional treatments including physical therapy, narcotic pain medications, chiropractic manipulation without anesthesia, or other invasive procedures such as epidural injections and surgery, MUA combined with simple post-procedure treatment, exercise and therapy has been proven to eliminate or greatly reduce pain and restore or greatly improve range of motion. Manipulation Under Anesthesia - Chiropractic Procedure Manipulation Under Anesthesia, otherwise known as MUA, is a non-invasive procedure offered for acute and chronic conditions, including.

Neck, back, and joint pain, muscle spasms, tight muscles, fibrous adhesions and long term pain syndromes. MUA can be a valuable, effective procedure for those people who have conditions that have. Manipulation of the spine with the patient sedated is one of the most gentle and effective methods of helping patients control their pain.

MUA provides manipulation and adjustments of the spine and surrounding tissue in an atmosphere where the patient is more responsive and less apprehensive, therefore eliminating resistance from contracted and spastic muscles.