The Risks and Benefits of Joint Mobilization Therapy

Joint mobilization massage is a specific type of therapy for the treatment of chronic joint pain, release of tension in the muscle tissue, joint, and ligament in the neck, spine, feet, ankles, wrists, and head. The therapy works best for the treatment of sports related injuries as well as the conditioning of the joints, muscle tissue, and ligaments prior to any activity.

In a joint mobilization therapy, the benefits cover all the risks there is in the treatment due to its low level of risks involved. For that reason, this wonderful therapy is used commonly on elder people who are prone to arthritis. As we age, our body also ages and becomes more susceptible to diseases, ailments, and many conditions. Our body becomes weak and fragile which is why most of the therapeutic massage types are not recommended for the aged. However, the technique used in joint mobilization are suitable for the seniors in that the massage therapist uses slow movement and gentle massage to avoid damaging the tissue, nerves, and other vital elements of the body.

Basically, the purpose and benefits of this therapy is to improve the mobility or joint play of the affected limbs that had suffered under injuries or through the painful condition of arthritis. In conditions that affect the mobility of a person, sufficient joint play should be achieved in order to regain lost or restricted mobility. The therapy is beneficial and effective for the physically challenged individual as it can strengthen the muscle tissue, ligament and joints. These three are the recipes for achieving proper movement, flexibility and strength. Without the healthy condition and proper function of these, the body begins to crumble into a poor state.

The risks involved in a joint mobilization therapy are very slim and are quite insignificant as compared to the benefits a client can gain from the treatment. However, we should also give consideration and the rightful precaution in order to avoid even the slightest chance of experiencing the risks of this massage therapy. Injuries due to the wrong manipulation of the injured part of the body are the major risk considered in this therapy. The massage therapist should carefully maneuver the injured limb in a slow movement in order to improve its mobility by releasing the tension on the joint area where the tissues surrounding it are stiff. Any sudden movement of the injured limb would result to additional injuries instead of restoring joint play.

In general, the joint mobilization massage therapy is more of advantageous than disadvantageous due to the amazing effects and success after every session. However, the outcome of any surgery doesn't guarantee of always being successful. The results are always in a case to case basis which is why the client needs to weigh in all the pros and cons of a therapy before indulging into it. Aside from the immediate knowledge he has over the therapeutic massage, additional information from a knowledgeable individual should be taken to gain only the benefits and reduce the risks and dangers of the therapy.