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Manipulation Under Anesthesia
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“Manipulation Under Anesthesia” is assisted with anesthesia which helps those patients who would usually be in extreme and intolerable pain to be unconscious which then shuts off the muscle spasm cycle to allow spinal movement for effective manipulation (adjustment), sedates the pain perceiving nerves that have been irritated, and allows complete muscle relation to allow the doctor to stretch shortened muscle groups and to reduce or eliminate adhesions formed from scar tissue. MUA is NOT an invasive surgery, it is simply spinal manipulation and mobilization performed with anesthesia in a more operating room type setting. The actual manipulation and adjustments are very gentle with little muscle tension resistance. The anesthesiologist administers a small amount of anesthesia. After the patient has fallen asleep the muscles and joints in dysfunctional spinal areas are stretched and manipulated. A series of MUA has been shown to be much more effective than traditional, conservative manipulation (adjustments) for patients with severe spinal conditions.
Manipulation Under Anesthesia can be amazing for those who have certain spinal conditions that respond insufficiently to conventional adjustment give by chiropractic doctors. While most conservative care performed in a chiropractic office is usually effective in most musculo-skeletal spinal conditions, some patients have spinal problems that won’t allow the doctor to effectively manipulate (adjust the joins of the spine. Some of the conditions of the spine that make it difficult are; build-up scar tissue both in and around the spinal joints (commonly caused by multiple injuries or failed back surgery), chronic musccle spasm, super-sensitivity of injured areas making the patient unable to relax and cooperate for effective treatment, or persistent shortening of muscles, ligaments, and tendons due to previous immobilization, as well as some disc injuries.
While MUA is often a “life-saver” for many, it is not for everyone such as those wih osteoporosis or weak bones, heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, advanced age, cancer, uncontrolled diabetes, or history of stroke and other circulatory diseases. Call Dr. Filardo's office to speak with a staff member who can help you decide if you are a good candidate for this procedure. For up to date information go to www.muanews.com
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