wk10 - neck protocol

Question 1

What are the effects of the Neck Protocol?

Answer 1

· Relaxes & realigns the muscles that surround the cervical spine
· Reduces pressure ont eh cervical spine, scapula, and shoulder joint
· By reducing pressure on these structures, proper alignment of tissues can be maintained to enable normal mobility & function of the neck & shoulder
· Facilitates qi & blood circulation through the UB & GB meridians

Question 2

True or False: The Neck Protocol is almost always performed with the Upper Limb Protocol. Both protocols play a role in treating neck & upper limb issues.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the clinical applications or indications for the Neck Protocol?

Answer 3

·  Neck pain
·  Stiff neck
·  Disc degeneration / compression / herniation
·  Arthritis
·  Shoulder pain / injuries

Question 4

What are the 7 steps of the Neck Protocol?

Answer 4

1) Pinch / Grasp posterior neck below occiput (3-5x)
2) Grasp trapezius one side at a time: posterior neck to shoulder (3x)
3) Forearm Push traps: neck to shoulder (3-5x)
4) Round Rub along each trapezius: base of skull, down neck, and over shoulder (3x)
5) Round Rub with thumb: medial scapula border to GB 20 (3x)
6) Plucking of traps (3-5x)
7) Palm-edge Hammering on traps

Question 5

What is the benefit of step 1: Pinch / Grasp posterior neck below occiput?

Answer 5

· Move qi & blood through UB & GB channels

· Relax spasm & tension in posterior neck muscles

Question 6

What is the benefit of step 2: Grasp trapezius one side at a time from posterior neck to shoulder?

Answer 6

· Move qi & blood through UB & GB channels

· Relax spasm & tension in trapezius, posterior neck muscles, and levator scapulae

Question 7

What is the benefit of step 3: Forearm Push traps from neck to shoulder?

Answer 7

· Move qi & blood through GB channel

· Relax spasm & tension in trapezius & levator scapulae

Question 8

What is the benefit of step 4: Round Rub along each trapezius from base of skull, down neck, and over shoulder?

Answer 8

· Move qi & blood through UB & GB channels

· Relax spasm & tension in trapezius, posterior neck muscles, and levator scapuale

Question 9

What is the benefit of step 5: Round Rub with thumb from medial scapula border to GB 20?

Answer 9

· Move qi & blood through UB & GB channels

· Relax spasm & tension in trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapulae, and posterior neck muscles

Question 10

What is the benefit of step 6: Plucking of traps?

Answer 10

· Strongly break stagnation & move qi through the GB channels
· Relax trapezius

Question 11

What is the benefit of step 7: Palm-edge Hammering on traps?

Answer 11

· Relax tightness in traps & levator scapulae

· Move qi in the UB & GB channels

Question 12

How do you perform step 1: Pinch / Grasp posterior neck below occiput?

Answer 12

· Stand at patient’s side
· Use web between thumb & index finger to pinch along posterior spine for the length of neck
· Start from occiput and move inferiorly

Question 13

How do you perform step 2: Grasp trapezius one side at a time from posterior neck to shoulder?

Answer 13

· Stand at patient’s side, your front leg leading the motion
· Work side opposite to you
· Use finger tips on neck, whole hand on shoulder
· Grip gets wider once you’re at the base of neck

Question 14

How do you perform step 3: Forearm Push traps from neck to shoulder?

Answer 14

· Stand behind patient
· With palms facing up, place forearm on traps at base of neck
· Press straight down, roll palm in & down towards patient’s head, then wipe out
· Motion is down, roll, wipe

Question 15

How do you perform step 4: Round Rub along each trapezius from base of skull, down neck, and over shoulder?

Answer 15

· Stand at patient’s side, slightly towards their front body
· Thumb pointed in direction of round rub
· Move from your elbow
· Supporting hand on forehead, then front of shoulder (or brace their head against your chest)

Question 16

How do you perform step 5: Round Rub with thumb from medial scapula border to GB 20?

Answer 16

· Stand at patient’s side
· Work side closest to you
· Start with bent knees
· Stop at GB 20 in depression beneath occiput, just lateral to the trapezius
· Supporting hand on front of shoulder, then on forehead

Question 17

What are the contraindications for Step 5 (Round Rub with thumb from medial scapula border to GB 20)?

Answer 17

people with headaches & LV Yang Rising

Question 18

Where do you stand when performing steps 5 & 6: Plucking of traps & Palm-edge Hammering on traps?

Answer 18

Stand behind patient