NAG SNAG Therapy

What is NAG SNAG Therapy?

If you are struggling with persistent neck or back pain, stiffness, or limited movement, NAG SNAG Therapy offers a targeted, hands-on approach with quick and lasting relief. Developed by expert physiotherapists, it mobilizes the spine gently and effectively — restoring natural movement without force.

NAG (Natural Apophyseal Glide) and SNAG (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide) focus on the spinal joints, particularly in the neck and mid-back. A NAG is a rhythmic, oscillatory glide that loosens joints and eases muscle tension. A SNAG holds a sustained glide while you actively move, so the joint relearns its full range in exactly the motion that had been restricted. Both are safe, painless, and highly effective in trained hands.

How it works

Spinal joints stiffen for many reasons — injury, posture, years at a desk — and a stiff joint irritates nearby nerves and tightens the muscles around it. The guided glides of NAG SNAG Therapy restore proper joint movement and alignment, relieve that nerve irritation and muscular tension, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing of injured tissues.

Who can benefit?

This therapy suits all ages and fitness levels. It is particularly helpful for neck pain and stiffness, mid-back discomfort, headaches linked to spinal tension, restricted range of motion, whiplash and sports injuries, and the chronic postural strain of desk work or repetitive tasks. A typical session lasts 30 to 45 minutes and pairs the therapist's precise glides with your own active movement — most people walk out noticeably more flexible, less tense, and freer than they walked in.