Home Common Questions Am I a Candidate? Physician's Page Contact Us   Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)   Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is a treatment that's surging in popularity with chronic pain patients and their doctors. Many believe this is largely due to patient satisfaction and medical research touting its safety1. This treatment combines stretching and other muscle release techniques under light anesthesia (conscious sedation). Once relaxed, the patient is gently stretched to eliminate scar tissue and adhesions in and around the area of treatment. Locally, MUA procedures are performed by medical and/or chiropractic doctors associated with Arizona Spine & Disc Centers.     Common Questions Who can benefit from MUA? What is the History of Manipulation Under Anesthesia? Who would be a Candidate for Manipulation Under Anesthesia? What is Manipulation Under Anesthesia Procedure like? Where is the Manipulation Under Anesthesia Procedure Performed? Who Performs the Manipulation Under Anesthesia Procedure? What are the Effects of Manipulation Under Anesthesia Procedure? My Doctor Says I am a Candidate for MUA.   Have you reached a plateau with traditional conservative treatment? Do you suffer from: Chronic Neck Pain Chronic Back Pain Fibromyalgia Frozen Shoulder Syndrome Arthritic Conditions (DDD & DJD) TMJ Syndrome (TMD) Plantar Fascitis Post Surgical Scar Tissue Torticolis Chronic Hip Pain Failed Back Surgery Poor Range of Motion following Surgery or Injury MUA may be the treatment option you're looking for. Copyright © 2006-2009 Arizona Spine & Disc Center/Ahwatukee Integrated Chiropractic, All rights reserved.  Site design & host: NeuronLinks, Inc.