Spinal/joints mobilisations reduce inflammation, encourage blood circulation, break up any adhesions and reduce pain levels to the injured site leading to improvement in the range of motion. Typically, there are five grades of movements ranging from Grade I to Grade V, to restore normal joint motion and pain relief.

Spinal manipulations are performed to the appropriate joints to restore limited movement, as well as maintain normal elasticity to muscles and other soft tissues. Mobilisations and manipulations may involve small movements at the joint but they allow the whole body to function properly with reduced pain.