Joint Mobilization

Sometimes, a joint can become irritated, swollen, or misaligned as a result of injury, stress, poor posture, repetitive movement, or even as a result of age-related wear and tear. When this happens, the joint may not move correctly and become stiff and painful. Nearby structures including muscles, tendons, and ligaments may become tense or injured as a compensatory effect of trying to support or stabilize the injured joint. This can lead to muscle weakness or even impingement and damage to nearby nerves. Joint mobilization isn’t appropriate for all patients, and our skilled and experienced physical therapists can determine if it’s right for you or a loved one. Specific conditions which our physical therapy team successfully manage with joint mobilizations include: -Facet joint locking and other types of spinal misalignments -Medial or lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s or tennis elbow, respectively) -Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) -Arthritis (especially of the shoulder, spine, elbow, hip, and knee) -Sciatica and other types of nerve impingement syndromes -Rotator cuff tears and sprains -Ankle sprains -Whiplash Joint issues are often the hidden underlying factors driving other types of injuries and ailments including muscle strains, ligament damage, and bursitis, so this is why we strongly encourage you to consult with a Waco, TX physical therapist with any type of acute or chronic dysfunction. Your joints could be contributing to your pain without you even realizing it! Contact Us Today at Waco, TX Center to request an appointment at Heart of Texas Physical Therapy today to learn about our wide range of physical therapy services we offer. Drug-free relief from your joint or muscle pain is possible. Get your healing journey started today.