Posterior Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Tenderpoints Flashcards
What are the posterior cervical tenderpoints?
PC1-Inion
PC1 Occiput
PC2 Occiput
PC2-PC8
Where is the PC1 Inion tenderpoint?
on the inferior nuchal line
just lateral to the inion
Where is the PC1 occiput tenderpoint?
on the inferior nuchal line
midway bw inion and mastoid process
Where is the PC2 occiput tenderpoint?
on the inferior nuchal line
within the semispinalis capitis M.
Where is the PC2 tenderpoint?
on the superolateral tip of the C2 spinous process
Where is the PC3-PC8 tenderpoints?
on the inferolateral tip of the spinous process of the vertebra superior
How do you treat PC1 Inion?
F St Ra
How do you treat PC1-PC2 occiput?
e-E Sa Ra
How do you treat PC2 and PC4-8?
e-E Sa Ra
How do you treat PC3?
F Sa Ra
What are the posterior thoracic tenderpoints?
PT 1-12 SP
PT 1-12 TP
Where are the PT 1-12 SP tenderpoints?
midline
on the inferior tip of the spinous process of the dysfunctional segment
Where are the PT 1-12 TP tenderpoints?
on the transverse process of each thoracic vertebra
How do you treat PT 1-3 SP tenderpoints?
pt supine
use table lever to extend neck
How do you treat PT 4-6 SP tenderpoints?
pt prone
use table lever to extend upper thorax