Neck manipulation
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Cervical manipulation is a procedure involving the upper 7 vertebral bodies of the spinal column.
The spinal column is divided into five areas:
- Cervical
- 1 to 7 or C1 to C7
- Thoracic
- 8 to 20 or T1 - T12
- Lumbar
- 21 to 26 or L1 to L5
- Sacrum
- 27 to 32 or S1 to S5
- Coccyx
- 33 to 37 or Co1 to Co4
Methods
Many types of practitioners use various techniques to adjust the position of the cervical bones. They include Bonesetters, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths. The various techniques range from high velocity low amplitude thrusts to gentle positional release techniques such as Brett's Procedure.
Risks
There are associated risks that come with cervical manipulation. These include:
See also
External links
- MSNBC.com - "Deadly twist: Neck adjustments can be risky"
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