22/09/2025
Ever wondered what the ‘pop’ was during a joint manipulation or adjustment?
It is not your actual bones, it is little gas bubbles being formed and released into the joint space as a result of the pressure changes when a joint is placed under maximum bind/compression. This reduces the pressure within the joint space and improves range of movement.
HVLA (high velocity, low amplitude) techniques are thought to provide a strong stimulus to the neurological system in order to reset abnormal signalling, relax overactive muscles, reduce pain and restore joint range of movement.
This technique is just one of many that your osteopath may use and may not be suitable for everybody.
