Why is a rubber mallet being used on the lower back? This is a form of instrument-assisted spinal mobilization. The practitioner applies targeted percussive force to specific lumbar vertebrae. The goal is to restore mobility to restricted joints and address deep fascial tension. 🦴 Send this to a colleague. . . . #chiropractic #osteopathy #spinalmanipulation #instrumentassisted #lowerbackpain #manualtherapy #chirotools #lumbarspine