Cervical Range of Motion Test
Many headaches, neck problems and shoulder pain result from restricted neck motion – something we help people with every day. Here’s a simple test you can conduct at home to see if you’re a good candidate for chiropractic care:
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[two_third_last]Step 1:
With the test subject comfortably seated and their eyes closed, have them tilt their head up and down several times, coming to a neutral resting position.
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[two_third_last]Step 2:
With their eyes still closed and without moving their shoulders, have them rotate their head fully to the left and hold for a few seconds.
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[two_third_last]Step 3:
With their eyes still closed and without moving their shoulders, have them rotate their head fully to the right and hold for a few seconds.
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Was the subject able to move their head less in any one of the directions ?
Was motion restricted or was there pain associated with any of the movements ?
Did the subject hear any “popping” or grinding sounds ?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is a significant finding. Call our clinic for a more thorough examination.
