Mulligan
Technique
Hands-On Therapy for Lasting Relief
The Mulligan Concept is a gentle, manual therapy approach that combines joint mobilization with active movement. This technique helps restore normal motion, reduce pain, and improve function — all in a pain-free, natural way.
Certified Mulligan Practitioner Over 10 Years of Experience
Our clinics director is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) with over a decade
of experience using this evidence-based approach. Each treatment is customized to
your specific diagnosis and movement limitations to achieve optimal outcomes.
How It Works
Mobilize, Move, and Restore
During a Mulligan session, your therapist applies a precise, pain-free glide to a restricted joint while you actively move through a specific range of motion. This unique “mobilization with movement” re-trains the joint’s natural mechanics, helping improve alignment, mobility, and muscle control — often with immediate relief.
Conditions We Treat with Mulligan Technique
Neck and back pain
(including stiffness and facet joint dysfunction)
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff issues
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Wrist, hand, and thumb pain
Hip and knee joint restrictions
Ankle sprains and foot pain
Post-surgical or post-injury joint stiffness
Why Patients
Love It
Gentle and pain-free
Encourages active participation
Immediate improvement in mobility
Long-lasting results through retraining proper joint mechanics
Move Better, Feel Better
Through the Mulligan Technique, we help patients restore pain-free movement,
enhance mobility, and return to their daily activities or sports with confidence.
Book your session today and experience the difference in motion!
Conditions we treat with the Mulligan Concept
Jacob Kurian, PT, MSPT, CMP, DPT, is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner at Enhanced Physical Therapy in Mineola. Choose your condition to see what causes it, how we examine it and which Mulligan techniques we use.
Neck and Head
- Neck Pain and Stiffness
- Acute Wry Neck
- Headaches That Start in the Neck
- Neck Related Dizziness and Nausea
- Foggy Head Feeling From the Neck
- Upper Neck (C1/C2) Rotation Loss
- Arm Pain That Starts in the Neck
- Upper Back Pain and Stiffness
Back and Trunk
- Mid Back Pain
- Rib Pain and Stiffness
- Rib Related Chest Wall Pain
- First and Second Rib Problems
- Low Back Pain and Disc Problems
- Sciatica
- Leg Pain That Starts in the Back
- Front of Thigh Nerve Symptoms (Femoral Nerve)
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
- Pain When Walking From the Pelvis
Shoulder and Arm
- Shoulder Pain and Stiffness
- Chronic Shoulder Pain
- Rotator Cuff Problems
- Limited Overhead Reach or Reaching Behind the Back
- Shoulder Blade and Shoulder Girdle Pain
- AC (Acromioclavicular) Joint Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer's Elbow
- Elbow Stiffness
Wrist and Hand
Hip and Leg
- Hip Pain and Stiffness
- Hamstring Problems
- Front Thigh (Rectus Femoris) Problems
- Knee Pain and Stiffness
- Kneecap Pain (Patellofemoral)
- Meniscus Related Knee Pain
- Shin and Lower Leg Joint Stiffness (Tibiofibular)
Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Sprains and Stiffness
- Inversion and Eversion Ankle Strains
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Calf Tightness or Strain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel Pain
- Big Toe Extensor Tendonitis
- Midfoot and Rearfoot (Tarsal) Pain
- Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsal)
- Sesamoid Pain
Mulligan techniques we use
- SNAGs and Reverse NAGs
- Spinal Mobilizations With Arm or Leg Movement
- Self SNAGs
- Traction
- Pain Release Phenomenon (PRP) Techniques
- Compression and Taping
- Squeeze Technique for the Knee
- Sitting and Posture Advice
What the research says
Brian Mulligan's published reference list includes more than 400 studies, among them 49 systematic reviews and 190 randomized trials. The strongest results are in headaches from the neck, neck related dizziness, tennis elbow, knee and hip arthritis, ankle sprains, shoulder pain, sciatica and low back pain. Most benefits are short term and come when Mulligan techniques are added to exercise, and some trials were run by Mulligan teachers, so we describe the research honestly and never promise a specific result.
Safety
- We screen everyone before hands-on treatment.
- We don't treat over a suspected fracture, infection or cancer, or where the neck may be unstable.
- We use lighter pressure with osteoporosis, blood thinners, inflammatory arthritis flares, pregnancy and recent surgery.
- If a technique is not pain-free, we stop.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mulligan therapy the same as chiropractic?
No. Mulligan techniques are slow, sustained glides while you move, with no thrust or cracking.
What is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner?
A therapist who has completed advanced Mulligan Concept training and passed the practical certification exam.
Does Mulligan therapy hurt?
It should not. Pain-free movement is a core rule of the approach.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the problem. Many people notice a change in the first few visits, and we keep you informed as we go.
Book an evaluation
Call Enhanced Physical Therapy at (516) 833-5880 to book an evaluation with Jacob Kurian, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, at 137 Willis Ave, Suite 100, Mineola, NY 11501.
Written and reviewed by Jacob Kurian, PT, MSPT, CMP, DPT, Certified Mulligan Practitioner. Last updated October 14, 2026.