In this 7 min instruction video from MMT: The Eclectic Approach to Spinal Manipulation I go over
- the components for getting a mid range barrier
- how to develop your speed for cervical rotatory thrust manipulation
- end range loading and test-rest of cervical and shoulder patterns before and after the thrust manip
- IASTM to involved side cervical spine and upper trap
- isometrics resisted SB or rotation into the barrier to reduce tone prior to the thrust and exhale
Stabilize with
- unilateral eccentric isometric shoulder shrug - i.e. if L sided involved/limited, after thrust manip and repeated retraction and SB/rot to L for several days, use kettlebell/dumbbell in left hand, concentric shoulder shrug up, eccentric slowly lower with isometric push at the bottom into scapular depression