In the heterarchy of treatment, I rarely do manual therapies as my first line of intervention. Patients and clients always achieve more when they can create changes themselves and learn self-management. When a local influence is needed that the client cannot produce themselves, then manual therapy may be useful to create an opportunity to make […]
cervical rotation
Simplifying Lower Cervical Mechanics
Simple rules repeated. Cervical spine mechanics tend to be misunderstood and overcomplicated. Joint shape needs to be appreciated. When you compare the lower cervical spine to the rest of the spine, look for the commonalities rather than the differences. You can make it as complicated as you like, but in reality, we can simplify lower […]