Neural mobilization is a treatment approach that has gained popularity because it is effective and easy to implement. This treatment approach can be performed in a passive manner where a therapist guides the client through a movement pattern, and it can also be carried out as part of a self-care program that people perform on their own.

The goal of neural mobilization is to restore homeostasis in and around the nervous system, by mobilization of the nervous system itself or the structures that surround the nervous system. Existing research shows that neural mobilization can be particularly useful for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, and plantar heel pain.

For a deeper appreciation of neural mobilization, it helps to look at the technique from a historical perspective.