400 Hands-On Biomechanical & Neurodynamic Solutions
Techniques encompass nerve flossing, joint mobilizations, myofascial releases, and muscle energy techniques.
- Median nerve slider for carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Median nerve tensioner for C6 cervical radiculopathy.
- Median nerve glide for pronator teres syndrome.
- Median nerve mobilization for anterior interosseous nerve entrapment.
- Median nerve floss with cervical lateral flexion for forearm pain.
- Median nerve slider with wrist extension for flexor tendinopathy.
- Median nerve tensioner for post-surgical scar tissue in the palm.
- Median nerve glide for vague lateral hand numbness.
- Median nerve floss incorporating shoulder depression for shoulder-arm pain.
- Median nerve mobilization for brachialis fascial restriction.
- Ulnar nerve slider for cubital tunnel syndrome.
- Ulnar nerve tensioner for C8 cervical radiculopathy.
- Ulnar nerve glide for Guyon's canal entrapment.
- Ulnar nerve floss for medial elbow pain.
- Ulnar nerve slider with forearm pronation for pinky finger tingling.
- Ulnar nerve tensioner for triceps fascial binding.
- Ulnar nerve glide for medial epicondylalgia (golfer's elbow).
- Ulnar nerve floss with the "OK" sign stretch for lower plexus traction.
- Ulnar nerve mobilization for post-fracture elbow stiffness.
- Ulnar nerve slider for hypothenar eminence cramping.
- Radial nerve slider for radial tunnel syndrome.
- Radial nerve tensioner for Wartenberg's syndrome.
- Radial nerve glide for lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow).
- Radial nerve floss for De Quervain's tenosynovitis mimics.
- Radial nerve slider with thumb adduction for dorsal hand pain.
- Radial nerve tensioner for supinator muscle entrapment.
- Radial nerve glide for C7 cervical radiculopathy.
- Radial nerve floss for triceps brachii referred pain.
- Radial nerve mobilization for spiral groove compression (Saturday night palsy).
- Radial nerve slider for brachioradialis tightness.
- Brachial plexus slider for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).
- Brachial plexus tensioner for scalene triangle entrapment.
- Brachial plexus glide for costoclavicular space narrowing.
- Brachial plexus floss for pectoralis minor syndrome.
- Suprascapular nerve glide for shoulder impingement symptoms.
- Axillary nerve mobilization for quadrilateral space syndrome.
- Musculocutaneous nerve glide for anterior upper arm pain.
- Long thoracic nerve mobilization for scapular winging.
- Spinal accessory nerve glide for upper trapezius spasm.
- Phrenic nerve fascial release for diaphragmatic breathing restriction.
- Sciatic nerve slider for piriformis syndrome.
- Sciatic nerve tensioner for L5 lumbar radiculopathy.
- Sciatic nerve glide for deep gluteal syndrome.
- Sciatic nerve floss for high hamstring tendinopathy.
- Sciatic nerve slider with slump test positioning for dural tension.
- Sciatic nerve tensioner for ischial tuberosity bursitis mimics.
- Sciatic nerve glide for popliteal fossa pain.
- Sciatic nerve floss for post-surgical lumbar microdiscectomy stiffness.
- Sciatic nerve mobilization for biceps femoris fascial restriction.
- Sciatic nerve slider for general posterior thigh radiating pain.
- Tibial nerve slider for tarsal tunnel syndrome.
- Tibial nerve tensioner for S1 lumbar radiculopathy.
- Tibial nerve glide for plantar fasciitis mimics.
- Tibial nerve floss for calf cramping and soleus restriction.
- Tibial nerve mobilization for medial heel pain.
- Peroneal (fibular) nerve slider for lateral leg numbness.
- Peroneal nerve tensioner for fibular head entrapment.
- Peroneal nerve glide for drop foot symptoms.
- Peroneal nerve floss for recurrent lateral ankle sprains.
- Peroneal nerve mobilization for anterior compartment syndrome mimics.
- Sural nerve slider for lateral ankle and foot pain.
- Sural nerve tensioner for Achilles tendinopathy neurogenic pain.
- Sural nerve glide for fifth metatarsal base pain.
- Sural nerve floss for post-inversion sprain hypersensitivity.
- Sural nerve mobilization for lateral gastrocnemius restriction.
- Femoral nerve slider for anterior thigh pain.
- Femoral nerve tensioner for L3/L4 lumbar radiculopathy.
- Femoral nerve glide for psoas impingement.
- Femoral nerve floss for quadriceps strain recovery.
- Femoral nerve mobilization for inguinal ligament entrapment.
- Saphenous nerve slider for medial knee pain.
- Saphenous nerve tensioner for adductor canal syndrome.
- Saphenous nerve glide for medial meniscus tear mimics.
- Saphenous nerve floss for pes anserine bursitis mimics.
- Obturator nerve glide for medial groin pain.
- Obturator nerve floss for adductor tendinopathy.
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve glide for meralgia paresthetica.
- Pudendal nerve fascial glide for pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Cluneal nerve mobilization for superior gluteal pain.
- Ilioinguinal nerve glide for lower abdominal/groin post-surgical pain.
- Suboccipital release for tension headaches.
- C1-C2 Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide (SNAG) for cervicogenic headaches.
- Cervical traction mobilization for facet joint locking.
- C5-C6 anterior-posterior glide for lower neck stiffness.
- Cervical lateral glide for whiplash-associated disorders.
- Occipitoatlantal (OA) joint distraction for migraine relief.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inferior glide for jaw clicking.
- TMJ lateral glide for masseter muscle spasm.
- TMJ anterior glide for jaw opening restriction.
- Sphenobasilar symphysis decompression for cranial pressure.
- Cervical Natural Apophyseal Glide (NAG) for general neck arthritis.
- First rib depression mobilization for thoracic outlet syndrome.
- C2-C3 upglide for restriction in cervical rotation.
- C3-C4 downglide for restriction in cervical extension.
- Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) pin-and-stretch for torticollis.
- Scalene anterior myofascial release for breathing pattern disorders.
- Levator scapulae active release for stiff neck.
- Cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1) thrust mobilization for dowager's hump.
- Upper trapezius ischemic compression for trigger points.
- Platysma fascial lifting for anterior neck tightness.
- Hyoid bone lateral mobilization for swallowing mechanics.
- Digastric muscle manual release for jaw tension.
- Temporal fascia flossing for temporal headaches.
- Galea aponeurotica glide for scalp tension.
- Cervical facet gaping technique for acute wry neck.
- Alar ligament functional release for upper cervical instability.
- Transverse ligament proprioceptive facilitation.
- Longus colli activation with tactile feedback for neck instability.
- Suboccipital muscle energy technique (MET) for forward head posture.
- Cervical paraspinal cross-friction for fibrotic tissue.
- Splenius capitis pin-and-stretch for rotational restriction.
- Multifidus isometric activation for cervical stabilization.
- Cervical spine PA (posteroanterior) spring tests for segment mobility.
- Cranial vault hold for primary respiratory mechanism balancing.
- Parietal lift technique for suture restriction.
- Frontal bone decompression for sinus pressure.
- Maxillary mobilization for mid-face tension.
- Mandibular distraction for bruxism (teeth grinding).
- Cervical positional release for acute facet irritation.
- Submandibular myofascial sweep for vocal cord tension.
- Thoracic PA glide (T4-T8) for mid-back pain.
- Seated thoracic extension SNAG for postural kyphosis.
- Rib 2-5 anterior-posterior mobilization for costochondritis.
- Rib 6-10 lateral bucket-handle glide for breathing restriction.
- Rib 11-12 caliper motion mobilization for flank pain.
- Thoracic rotation Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for golf swing pain.
- Rhomboid ischemic compression for interscapular pain.
- Middle trapezius pin-and-stretch for scapular dyskinesis.
- Erector spinae fascial separation for chronic mid-back tightness.
- Costovertebral joint gaping for sharp inhalation pain.
- Costotransverse joint mobilization for rib hypomobility.
- Thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1) rotational glide for transition zone pain.
- Sternal fascial release for depressed chest posture.
- Diaphragm manual release under the costal arch for shallow breathing.
- Intercostal space manual spreading for rib cage restriction.
- Serratus posterior superior release for upper back aching.
- Serratus posterior inferior release for lower rib aching.
- Thoracic spine seated distraction for discogenic pain.
- Prone thoracic thrust for acute facet joint locking.
- Thoracic extension MET for Scheuermann's disease management.
- Rib springing technique for clearing airway secretions.
- Pectoralis major clavicular head pin-and-stretch for shoulder rounding.
- Pectoralis major sternal head release for chest tightness.
- Xiphoid process fascial clearing for epigastric tension.
- Thoracic flexion MWM for extension-biased pain.
- Seated rib translation for lateral thoracic shift.
- Costoclavicular ligament friction for collarbone pain.
- Thoracic multifidus activation via tactile cueing.
- Spinalis thoracis cross-fiber friction.
- Thoracic side-bending SNAG for asymmetrical restriction.
- Rib inhalation restriction MET using breath hold.
- Rib exhalation restriction MET using breath hold.
- Sternal angle mobilization for anterior chest wall restriction.
- Thoracic epidural fascial glide for dural tension.
- Scapulothoracic bursa manual glide for snapping scapula.
- Latissimus dorsi thoracic fascial release for overhead restriction.
- Iliocostalis thoracis pin-and-stretch for lateral back pain.
- Thoracic sympathetic ganglion chain inhibition technique.
- Rib torsion correction using seated rotation.
- Thoracic active ROM with overpressure for end-range stiffness.
- Lumbar PA glide (L1-L5) for lower back stiffness.
- Lumbar rotation mobilization for unilateral back pain.
- L5-S1 gapping technique for acute lumbar disc herniation.
- Lumbar flexion SNAG for spinal stenosis neurogenic claudication.
- Lumbar extension SNAG for centralized disc pain.
- Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) posterior rotation mobilization for pelvic pain.
- SIJ anterior rotation mobilization for sacral torsion.
- SIJ distraction (gapping) for acute SI joint inflammation.
- Sacral apex anterior pressure for nutation restriction.
- Sacral base anterior pressure for counternutation restriction.
- Iliac outflare MET for pelvic asymmetry.
- Iliac inflare MET for pubic symphysis pain.
- Pubic symphysis shotgun technique for sheer dysfunction.
- Quadratus lumborum (QL) pin-and-stretch for hiking hip.
- QL ischemic compression for deep aching lower back.
- Psoas major deep manual release for hip flexion contracture.
- Iliacus manual release for anterior pelvic tilt.
- Multifidus manual facilitation for lumbar instability.
- Lumbar positional release (strain-counterstrain) for acute spasm.
- Lumbar traction (manual) for sciatica relief.
- Thoracolumbar fascia cross-hand release for movement binding.
- Gluteus maximus fascial sweeping for lower crossed syndrome.
- Gluteus medius trigger point release for lateral pelvic pain.
- Gluteus minimus active release for pseudo-sciatica.
- Piriformis MET for external rotation tightness.
- Gemellus superior/inferior friction for deep gluteal tension.
- Obturator internus release via ischial tuberosity for pelvic floor pain.
- Coccyx manual mobilization for coccydynia (tailbone pain).
- Sacrotuberous ligament friction for pelvic instability.
- Sacrospinous ligament release for pudendal nerve irritation.
- Iliolumbar ligament friction for L5 transition pain.
- Lumbar lateral shift correction manual glide.
- Lumbar Mulligan belt traction for severe discogenic pain.
- Pelvic floor manual myofascial release for dyspareunia.
- Abdominal oblique fascial glide for trunk rotation restriction.
- Rectus abdominis trigger point release for pseudo-visceral pain.
- Linea alba fascial approximation for diastasis recti support.
- Inguinal ligament release for groin restriction.
- Sacral rock technique for parasympathetic nervous system stimulation.
- Lumbar extension mobilization in prone on elbows for centralization.
- Glenohumeral (GH) inferior glide for shoulder abduction restriction.
- GH anterior glide for shoulder external rotation restriction.
- GH posterior glide for shoulder internal rotation restriction.
- GH lateral distraction for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) pain.
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint AP glide for localized top-shoulder pain.
- Sternoclavicular (SC) joint inferior glide for elevation pain.
- SC joint posterior glide for retraction restriction.
- Scapulothoracic distraction for restricted scapular mobility.
- Subscapularis manual release for frozen shoulder internal rotation locking.
- Infraspinatus trigger point release for posterior shoulder aching.
- Teres minor pin-and-stretch for external rotator tightness.
- Teres major fascial glide for overhead lifting pain.
- Supraspinatus cross-fiber friction for tendinopathy.
- Biceps long head tendon glide in the bicipital groove for anterior pain.
- Coracohumeral ligament manual stretch for frozen shoulder.
- Coracoacromial ligament friction for impingement syndrome.
- Latissimus dorsi axillary release for pulling restrictions.
- Pectoralis minor manual release at the coracoid process for rounded shoulders.
- Serratus anterior MET for scapular winging.
- Shoulder quadrant mobilization for end-range multi-planar restriction.
- GH Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for painful arc syndrome.
- Scapular upward rotation manual assistance for impingement.
- Deltoid anterior fascial glide for pressing pain.
- Deltoid posterior ischemic compression for pulling pain.
- Subacromial bursa offloading via inferior capsular stretch.
- Clavicular rotation manual facilitation for end-range elevation.
- Rhomboid major MET for excessive scapular protraction.
- Trapezius lower fiber activation with manual resistance.
- Omohyoid fascial release for neck-to-shoulder tension.
- Coracobrachialis pin-and-stretch for arm adduction tightness.
- Triceps long head origin release for inferior shoulder pain.
- Shoulder capsule posterior stretch (sleeper stretch) manual overpressure.
- Shoulder capsule anterior stretch manual overpressure.
- Subclavius muscle release for collarbone restriction.
- Fascial unwinding of the upper extremity spiral line.
- Glenoid labrum centralization via axial compression.
- Scapular depression MWM for shoulder hiking during elevation.
- AC joint superior glide for step-deformity adaptation.
- Rotator interval manual stretching for adhesive capsulitis.
- Shoulder circumduction mobilization for general joint nutrition.
- Humeroulnar joint distraction for elbow bending restriction.
- Humeroulnar lateral glide for tennis elbow relief.
- Humeroradial joint AP glide for elbow extension pain.
- Proximal radioulnar joint posterior glide for supination restriction.
- Proximal radioulnar joint anterior glide for pronation restriction.
- Distal radioulnar joint AP glide for wrist rotation pain.
- Radiocarpal joint dorsal glide for wrist flexion restriction.
- Radiocarpal joint volar glide for wrist extension restriction.
- Radiocarpal joint ulnar glide for radial deviation restriction.
- Midcarpal joint distraction for generalized wrist stiffness.
- Scaphoid mobilization for snuffbox pain.
- Lunate anterior glide for wrist extension block.
- Triquetrum mobilization for ulnar-sided wrist pain.
- Pisiform medial/lateral glide for Guyon's canal relief.
- Trapezium mobilization for thumb CMC arthritis pain.
- Capitate AP glide for central wrist pain.
- Hamate mobilization for grip weakness.
- First carpometacarpal (CMC) joint distraction for thumb arthritis.
- Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint traction for finger stiffness.
- Interphalangeal (PIP/DIP) joint lateral glides for collateral ligament sprains.
- Brachioradialis pin-and-stretch for forearm tension.
- Pronator teres ischemic compression for medial forearm pain.
- Supinator active release for lateral forearm pain.
- Flexor carpi radialis tendon glide for wrist tendinopathy.
- Flexor carpi ulnaris tendon glide for medial wrist pain.
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis cross-friction for lateral epicondylalgia.
- Extensor digitorum communis pin-and-stretch for dorsal forearm tightness.
- Palmar fascia manual stretch for Dupuytren's contracture early stages.
- Thenar eminence myofascial release for thumb fatigue.
- Hypothenar eminence release for pinky stiffness.
- Lumbrical muscle stretch for intrinsic hand tightness.
- Interossei manual friction for finger spreading pain.
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) manual offloading technique.
- Elbow MWM with gripping for lateral epicondylitis.
- Wrist extension MWM with lateral glide for weight-bearing wrist pain.
- Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon gliding exercises.
- Flexor digitorum profundus tendon gliding exercises.
- Extensor pollicis longus tendon glide for De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
- Annular ligament friction for radial head instability mimics.
- Ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow transverse friction for sprain recovery.
- Hip joint inferior glide for abduction restriction.
- Hip joint posterior glide for flexion restriction.
- Hip joint anterior glide for extension restriction.
- Hip joint lateral distraction for osteoarthritis pain relief.
- Femoroacetabular MWM with internal rotation for hip impingement (FAI).
- Hip quadrant mobilization for labral tear conservative management.
- Rectus femoris pin-and-stretch for anterior hip tension.
- Sartorius muscle manual release for anterior superior iliac spine pain.
- Tensor fasciae latae (TFL) ischemic compression for IT band syndrome.
- Iliotibial (IT) band fascial bowing for lateral thigh pain.
- Adductor longus MET for groin strain recovery.
- Adductor magnus active release for deep medial thigh pain.
- Gracilis pin-and-stretch for medial knee/thigh pain.
- Pectineus manual release for deep groin pinching.
- Biceps femoris long head cross-friction for hamstring tendinopathy.
- Semimembranosus/Semitendinosus separation for medial hamstring tightness.
- Ischial bursa manual offloading for sit-bone pain.
- Greater trochanteric bursa manual offloading for lateral hip pain.
- Gluteus medius MET for Trendelenburg gait correction.
- Deep external rotators MET for toe-out gait correction.
- Hip capsular stretch (posterior) for squat depth restriction.
- Hip capsular stretch (anterior) for lunge restriction.
- Vastus lateralis pin-and-stretch for lateral quadriceps tightness.
- Vastus medialis oblique (VMO) fascial facilitation for patellar tracking.
- Vastus intermedius deep tissue release for quad stiffness.
- Femoral nerve fascial clearing at the femoral triangle.
- Sciatic nerve fascial clearing at the gluteal fold.
- Hip flexion MWM with lateral glide for pinching pain.
- Obturator externus friction for deep hip rotation pain.
- Quadratus femoris manual release for deep gluteal aching.
- Iliofemoral ligament manual stretch for hip extension limits.
- Pubofemoral ligament manual stretch for hip abduction limits.
- Ischiofemoral ligament manual stretch for hip internal rotation limits.
- Fascia lata cross-hand release for global thigh tightness.
- Hamstring origin active stretch with pelvic anterior tilt.
- Adductor brevis myofascial release for high groin tension.
- Hip joint circumduction for synovial fluid distribution.
- Femoral head centralization via axial compression.
- Hip internal rotation SNAG in prone for golf swing mobility.
- Hip extension MET in Thomas test position for hip flexor contracture.
- Tibiofemoral joint AP glide for knee extension restriction.
- Tibiofemoral joint PA glide for knee flexion restriction.
- Tibiofemoral joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis pain.
- Tibiofemoral medial glide for valgus stress recovery.
- Tibiofemoral lateral glide for varus stress recovery.
- Tibial internal rotation mobilization for terminal knee flexion.
- Tibial external rotation mobilization for terminal knee extension (screw-home mechanism).
- Patellofemoral superior glide for knee extension pain.
- Patellofemoral inferior glide for knee flexion pain.
- Patellofemoral medial glide for lateral patellar tracking/subluxation.
- Patellofemoral lateral glide for medial patellar restriction.
- Patellar tilt mobilization for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Proximal tibiofibular joint AP glide for lateral knee pain.
- Proximal tibiofibular joint superior/inferior glide for ankle mobility issues.
- Meniscal manual gap technique for medial meniscus tear conservative care.
- Meniscal manual gap technique for lateral meniscus tear conservative care.
- Popliteus muscle active release for knee unlocking restriction.
- Gastrocnemius medial head origin friction for posterior knee pain.
- Plantaris muscle myofascial release for back-of-knee cramping.
- Pes anserine bursa manual offloading for medial knee pain.
- Iliotibial band friction at Gerdy's tubercle for runner's knee.
- Patellar tendon cross-fiber friction for jumper's knee (tendinopathy).
- Quadriceps tendon cross-fiber friction for superior knee pain.
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) transverse friction for sprain recovery.
- Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) transverse friction for sprain recovery.
- Infrapatellar fat pad manual mobilization for Hoffa's syndrome.
- Knee extension MWM with tibial internal rotation for painful extension.
- Knee flexion MWM with tibial external rotation for painful squatting.
- Hamstring insertion fascial separation at the fibular head.
- Medial retinaculum manual stretching for tight lateral structures.
- Lateral retinaculum manual stretching for tight medial structures.
- Biceps femoris short head release for posterolateral corner pain.
- Tibial plateau manual tracking during active flexion.
- Fabella mobilization for posterior lateral knee pain.
- Knee joint positional release for acute capsular sprain.
- Coronary ligament friction for joint line pain.
- Prepatellar bursa fascial glide for kneeling pain.
- Soleus origin release at the soleal line of the tibia.
- Saphenous nerve fascial clearing at the medial knee.
- Knee joint traction with rotation for loose body dislodgement.
- Talocrural joint posterior glide for ankle dorsiflexion restriction.
- Talocrural joint anterior glide for ankle plantarflexion restriction.
- Talocrural joint distraction for generalized ankle stiffness.
- Subtalar joint medial glide for eversion restriction.
- Subtalar joint lateral glide for inversion restriction.
- Subtalar joint distraction for heel pain.
- Distal tibiofibular joint posterior glide for high ankle sprain recovery.
- Cuboid whip manipulation for cuboid syndrome.
- Navicular plantar thrust for flat foot (pes planus) pain.
- Cuneiform dorsal-plantar glides for midfoot stiffness.
- Calcaneocuboid joint mobilization for lateral foot pain.
- Talonavicular joint mobilization for medial foot pain.
- First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint distraction for hallux rigidus.
- First MTP joint dorsal glide for bunion (hallux valgus) mobility.
- Metatarsal head AP glides for metatarsalgia.
- Intermetatarsal manual splaying for Morton's neuroma relief.
- Plantar fascia cross-fiber friction for plantar fasciitis.
- Plantar fascia active pin-and-stretch with toe extension.
- Achilles tendon cross-fiber friction for insertional tendinopathy.
- Achilles tendon mid-substance fascial bowing for tendinosis.
- Gastrocnemius pin-and-stretch for calf tightness.
- Soleus ischemic compression for deep calf aching.
- Tibialis anterior manual release for shin splints.
- Tibialis posterior MET for medial tibial stress syndrome.
- Peroneus longus active release for lateral lower leg pain.
- Peroneus brevis friction at the fifth metatarsal base.
- Extensor digitorum longus fascial glide for dorsal foot pain.
- Flexor hallucis longus tendon glide for dancer's tendinopathy.
- Extensor hallucis longus pin-and-stretch for big toe extension restriction.
- Lumbricals of the foot manual friction for claw toes.
- Quadratus plantae trigger point release for deep heel pain.
- Abductor hallucis manual stretch for medial arch cramping.
- Abductor digiti minimi manual release for lateral foot edge pain.
- Spring ligament (calcaneonavicular) manual facilitation for arch support.
- Ankle dorsiflexion MWM with movement for deep squat restriction.
- Ankle inversion MWM for chronic lateral ankle instability.
- Sinus tarsi soft tissue mobilization for anterolateral ankle pain.
- Retrocalcaneal bursa manual offloading for Haglund's deformity pain.
- Sural nerve fascial clearing at the lateral malleolus.
- Tibial nerve fascial clearing at the flexor retinaculum.