Small joint manipulation

Small joint manipulation is when someone moves or manipulates the small joints in your body. Your body has many joints that help you move around, like your elbows, knees, and wrists. But there are also smaller joints in your fingers and toes that can move in different ways.

When someone does small joint manipulation, they are using their hands or fingers to gently move or stretch these smaller joints. For example, if you're playing with a toy and your fingers feel tight or stiff, someone might gently pull or wiggle your fingers to make them move more easily.

Small joint manipulation can be used for different reasons. Sometimes, it can help loosen up joints that feel stiff or uncomfortable. Other times, it can be a therapy or treatment for injuries, like when a doctor or therapist helps you move or stretch your fingers after a hand injury.

Overall, small joint manipulation is a way to help your body move and feel better, especially in those smaller and trickier areas of your body, like your fingers and toes.