Manual Techniques for the Cervicothoracic Spine

Original Editors - Dana Tew

Top Contributors - Kim Jackson, Dana Tew, Mariam Hashem, Abbey Wright, Aya Alhindi and Samuel Winter


Cervico-Thoracic Spine Joint Manipulation [edit | edit source]

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Cervico-thoracic spine joint manipulations or mobilisations are a physiotherapy or chiropractic intervention that can be used for neck, back or shoulder pain.[1]

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Thoracic Spine Joint Manipulation and Mobilization[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Gauri Milind Ghan & V. Sarath Babu. Immediate Effect of Cervico-thoracic Mobilization on Deep Neck Flexors Strength in Individuals with Forward Head Posture: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, (2020)
  2. Maitland Techniques-All. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pncefI5qyog
  3. SNAGs Lower Cervical Spine C3-7 Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTKOoV5wHBU
  4. Upper thoracic functional mobilization. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMThXJf6mrE
  5. Thoracic Spine mobilization. Reverse Nag. Mulligan Mobilization with movement Technique MWM. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8juGfCJOcc
  6. Mid Thoracic Spine PA Manipulation. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpsxLSn3sQo