ABSTRACT
These techniques include mobilization in rotation, lateroflexion, flexion, and extension. They are useful for muscular stretching.
Patient is in supine position.
First Technique
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This example is in right rotation. The physician supports the head of the patient with the
right hand over the right occipitomaxillary region. The left hand, with the fingers flat against the neck, brings the spine into right rotation until end range is reached. At this point, the pressure is maintained for a few seconds, then the examiner releases and starts again with slow, rhythmic, and oscillating movements. Depending on the position of the left hand, the action will be applied to the middle, superior, or inferior cervical spine (Fig. 64.10).
