At Mountain West Sport & Spine Physical Therapy, we specialize in spinal manipulation therapy to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore healthy alignment. This safe, hands-on technique helps patients dealing with back pain, neck stiffness, headaches, and nerve-related discomfort caused by poor posture, muscle tension, or injury.
Our goal is to help you move freely and live comfortably — without relying on constant medication or invasive procedures.
Spinal manipulation, also known as manual spinal adjustment, involves gentle, controlled movements that target restricted joints and tight muscles. These adjustments help restore natural motion, reduce inflammation, and improve your body’s ability to heal itself.
At Mountain West, each session is tailored to your specific condition, ensuring you get the right balance of strength, flexibility, and alignment.
We use spinal manipulation to help patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions, including:
If pain or stiffness is limiting your movement, spinal manipulation can help restore your body’s balance and function.
Our licensed therapists combine spinal manipulation with other advanced therapies for complete care, such as:
Joint Mobilization – Gentle adjustments to improve range of motion.
Soft Tissue Release – Reduces muscle tension and improves blood flow.
Postural Training – Helps correct alignment and prevent recurrence.
Functional Strengthening – Reinforces spinal stability and movement patterns.
Manual Therapy Integration – Combines massage, stretching, and manipulation for optimal results.
Reduces chronic neck and back pain
Improves flexibility and range of motion
Enhances posture and spinal alignment
Restores proper joint function
Promotes faster recovery from injuries
Reduces tension headaches and nerve irritation
Spinal manipulation is a natural, non-invasive way to relieve pain and restore balance to your body.
Spinal manipulation is a gentle, hands-on technique that improves spinal motion and reduces pain by restoring proper joint alignment.
Yes. When performed by a licensed physical therapist, spinal manipulation is safe, controlled, and highly effective for most patients.
Many patients notice improvement after just a few sessions, though treatment plans vary depending on your condition and goals.
Some mild soreness is normal for 24–48 hours as your muscles adjust, but most patients feel looser and more mobile right away.
Absolutely — it’s one of the best treatments for relieving nerve pressure, back tension, and poor alignment.
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