WHAT IS MUA? - Manipulation Under Anesthesia
This procedure, manipulation under anesthesia (MUA), is a non-invasive procedure increasingly offered for chronic conditions, including: neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, joint pain, muscle spasm, shortened muscles, fibrous adhesions and long term pain syndromes. It is generally considered safe and is utilized to treat pain arising from the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine as well as the sacroiliac and pelvic regions.

Manipulation under anesthesia uses a combination of specific short lever manipulations, passive stretches and specific articular and postural kinesthetic maneuvers in order to break up fibrous adhesions and scar tissue around the spine and surrounding tissue.

The treatment is performed in a hospital or surgery center by licensed physicians with specialized training and certification specifically for the procedure. A team approach is required to have a safe and successful outcome. The team includes the anesthesiologist, the osteopathic physician and the chiropractor who performs the manipulation.