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Lumbar Spine

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Still’s Technique• Description of steps continued:– Force applied for a few seconds - force isvectored parallel to the part of the bodybeing used as a lever to further relax thetissue (Traction and compression are themost common).– While force is maintained, dysfunctionbrought towards the barrier, and throughthe restrictions.– Force and motion can mobilize the joint andrelease the tissue (might hear pop or click).– Release force and return to neutral.– Reassess.

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