View Contraindications A number of conditions have been shown to respond well with Manipulation Under Anesthesia. The list below is a possible outline for considering a MUA candidate. Possible INDICATIONS for Spinal MUA: Fibroadhesion buildup Chronic disc problems / Disc bulge Chronic vertebral subluxations (spinal articular dyskinesia with neuromuscular dysfunction) Degenerative disc disease Range of motion loss due to joint adhesions and myofibrosis Headaches due to postural or musculoskeletal changes / Torticollis Herniated disc without fragmentation Chronic myofascitis Biomechanical aberrancies with or without muscle splinting Difficult to manipulate and or mobilize patients Intractable pain from musculoskeletal conditions Limited response from patients to regular office treatment Chronic re-injury / Chronic sprain and strain injuries Failed back surgery / Post-laminectomy and diskectomy Neuromusculoskeletal conditions that are not surgical candidates This list is ever-developing, if you have a case they may be a possible candidate for MUA, please feel free to contact a certified MUA physician to discuss the case. Studies are being performed daily to asses benefits of MUA for your patient. CONTRAINDICATIONS for Spinal MUA. Usually the same as in office manipulation contraindications. More specifically: Uncontrolled high blood pressure Uncontrolled diabetes Broken or fractured spinal bones (dependent on area) Cancerous activity over treatment area Marked osteoperosis