contraindications of drop table

Question 1

lumbopelvic adjusting

Answer 1

• mod. to sev. athrosclerotic plaquing of aorta
• severe canal stenosis
• post. surgery (6-8 weeks)
• fracture
• lumbar/pelvic instability
• spinal rods
• metastasis or bone cancer
• shingles

Question 2

thoracic adjusting

Answer 2

• mod. to sev. athrosclerotic plaquing of aorta
• post. surgery pacemaker (at least 6 months)
• post surgery open heart
• thoracic cage surgery
• spinal rods
• metastasis or bone cancer
• shingles

Question 3

cervical adjustments

Answer 3

• concussion history
• fracture of cerv, skull or facial bones
• dental surgery
• glaucoma
• canal or ivf stenosis
• cerv. spine instability grade 2 or higher
• cerv. sondylolisthesis grade 2 or higher
• metastasis or primary bone cancer

Question 4

relative contraindications

Answer 4

• pain tolerance
• grade 1 or higher sprain/strain
• degenerative disc disease
• extremity issues
• facial bruising
• pregnancy