Cervical

Question 1

NAGS

Answer 1

Natural apophyseal glide
Centrally on spinous process
Pt seated, head rested against THx shoulder
Slight fx
Pinky around spinous process and thumb of other hand underneath
Apply towards eye (60)

Question 2

Reverse NAG

Answer 2

If NAGS unsuccessful
Centrally (on spinous process)
Same position as NAG
Pinky on top or under affected spinous process
Thumb and index underneath on the transverse process (mobilising hand)
Wider mobilising hand grip for thoracic

Question 3

SNAGS

Answer 3

With movement
Both thumbs
Under spinous process
Glide with pt movement