CSP

Question 1

Spurlings test (compression)

Answer 1

Positive test is if pain radiates into the arm towards which side of the haed is flexed
* This would indicate pressure on the nerve root = cervical radiculitis

Tests for local sprain/strain, joint damage, facet irritaion, or cervical sublux

Local neck pain is not a positive test

Question 2

Jackson’s compression test

Answer 2

Positive test is increased peripheral pain and/or altered sensation

Tests for increased pressure on the nerve root

Question 3

Cervical distraction test

Answer 3

Positive test is increased local pain
* muscles, ligaments, or capsules

Positive test is decreased radicular pain
* increased pressure on the nerve root

Positive test is decreased local pain
* Facet irritation or DJD