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Spinal and joint mobilisation

Gentle, controlled movement to improve a stiff joint and ease the pain that comes with it.

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The treatment

What it is

Spinal and joint mobilisation uses gentle, controlled movements to improve how a stiff joint moves and to settle the pain that comes with it. It is commonly used through the neck and back, and for stiff shoulders, hips and other joints.

The movements are graded to your comfort and paired with exercise so the improvement lasts. It is hands on, gentle and adjusted to how you respond on the day.

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Spinal and joint mobilisation at PACT Physio & Rehab, Miranda
What to expect

How it works at PACT

1

Assess

We pinpoint which joints are stiff or sensitive and how that links to your symptoms.

2

Mobilise

Slow, controlled movements within your comfort improve range and ease pain.

3

Strengthen

Targeted exercise locks in the new movement so it does not stiffen straight back up.

What it helps with

Common problems we use it for

A few of the injuries and conditions where spinal and joint mobilisation often plays a part. It is always one piece of a wider plan.

Neck pain Wry neck (acute torticollis) Mid back pain Facet joint and degenerative pain Postural and desk pain Frozen shoulder Lower back pain All injuries we treat →
Fees and rebates

What you will actually pay

The full fee is $165 for an initial visit and $142 for a follow up, and every appointment is a full, unhurried session with the time to work through complex, persistent problems. Once your cover is applied, here is what you actually pay.

Full fee, no cover
Initial · 60 min $165
Follow up · 40 min $142

Before any rebate. Private paying is welcome, and your fee buys the whole session, never a rushed 20 minutes.

$165
$142
Initial
Follow up
With a Medicare plan
Initial $103.20
Follow up $80.20

A GP Chronic Disease Management referral rebates $61.80 on every visit, up to 5 a year.

$103.20
$80.20
Initial
Follow up
With private health extras
Initial $60 to $100
Follow up $40 to $80

The usual out of pocket once you claim on the spot, depending on your level of cover.

$60 to $100
$40 to $80
Initial
Follow up
Workers comp & CTP
No out of pocket
Initial $0
Follow up $0

Nothing for you to pay at any visit. Accepted workers compensation and CTP motor accident claims are billed straight to your insurer, and we handle the paperwork.

$0
$0
Initial
Follow up

The bars compare what an initial and a follow up visit cost you on each pathway.

See full fees and rebates. Telehealth with PACT Virtual Care is charged at the same rates, Australia wide.

More services

Other ways we can help

Most plans combine a few of these. We use whatever the assessment says will move you forward.

Dry needling Soft tissue release Exercise and rehab Chronic pain Sports injuries Workers comp and CTP All services →
Frequently asked questions

Good to know

Is it the same as a chiropractic adjustment?
No. Mobilisation uses slow, controlled movements within your comfort, not the rapid high velocity thrusts used in some manipulation. It is graded to how you respond.
Will it click or crack?
Not usually. Mobilisation is gentle and gradual. The goal is smoother, less painful movement, not a noise.
How soon will it help?
Many people feel easier movement quite quickly, though lasting change comes from pairing it with the exercise side of your plan.
How much does it cost?
Initial physiotherapy is $165 for 60 minutes and follow ups are $142 for 40 minutes. Approved workers comp and CTP appointments are billed directly to the insurer.
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Book spinal and joint mobilisation

Same day appointments often available at our Miranda clinic, or by telehealth across Australia.

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