Jim Menz – Manual Therapy for the Spine: Targeted Techniques to Eliminate Back Pain

Outline

Postural and Functional Evaluation

• Pertinent biomechanics- MOP principle
• Gait analysis
• Quickly identify joint misalignments
• Static and dynamic assessments
• ROM tests
• Pinpoint referred pain patterns
• Assign causative muscle imbalances

The 30-Minute Protocol:

• Manual Techniques that Get Results FAST
• Top ten triggers
• Muscle activation techniques
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
• Nerve strokes
• Muscle release
• Fascial release
• Joint distraction
• QL release
• Hip flexor release

Treatment for the Most Common Conditions

• Herniated/Bulging disc
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Lower Cross Syndrome
• Sciatica

Framework to Restore Muscle Balance

• Rectus femoris
• Problems caused by footwear
• Gastrocnemius
• Pectoralis minor
• Latissimus dorsi
• Ergonomic issues
• Anterior pelvic tilt
• Valgus/varus lower extremity
• Protracted shoulders

Alternative Therapies

• Inversion tables
• Decompression tables
• CBD products
• Home TENS units