Spine Mobilizations

Question 1

What motion causes opening (increase of the gap)

Answer 1

Flexion

Question 2

What spinal motion causes closing (decrease of the gap)

Answer 2

Extension

Question 3

What is the C Rule

Answer 3

Index (top finger) = Top Vertebrae
Thumb (bottom finger) = Bottom Vertebrae

Question 4

During a PA mobilization which vertebrae is mobilized to open the gap?

Answer 4

Press on superior vertebra

“To open a drink, gotta pop the top”

Question 5

During a PA mobilization which vertebrae is mobilized to close the gap?

Answer 5

Press on inferior vertebra

“Bars are closing, gotta finish our drinks. Bottoms up!”

Question 6

If a Patient presents with a bilateral closing restriction of C5 on C6 which vertebra will be mobilized?

Answer 6

Central PA Glide on Spinous Process of C6 while stabilizing C5

(promote closing as they are restricted in closing)

Question 7

If a Patient presents with a bilateral opening restriction of C5 on C6 which vertebra will be mobilized?

Answer 7

Central PA Glide on Spinous Process of C5 while stabilizing C6