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What is a Manipulation Under Anesthesia, or MUA?

April 26, 2017adjustment anesthesia Chiropractic Care manipulation mua spinal manipulation spine

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What is a Manipulation Under Anesthesia, or MUA?

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MUA is not an invasive surgery, it is simply spinal manipulation and mobilization performed in an operating environment. It is somewhat similar to what is done in a chiropractor’s office, but with the additional aid of anesthesia. “The actual adjustments are very gentle, since there is little or no muscle tension resistance,” Dr. Kaner said.