how do u stretch the dura

Can someone please tell me how to stretch the dura for the low back as nickhedonia has discussed before? Is it similar to the upperlimb tension test (david butler) or slump/slr?

Also,�@can some1 tell me how 2 stretch the dura for the head and neck.

Thanks.

Hi Ninja, I think you would be interested in my new text on neural testing and treatment. The problem is that neural stretches tend to provoke symptoms in patients with these problems and there is a whole range of new diagnostic and treatment techniques that eliminate this problem. In the book is the system of diagnosis and treatment which is clearly and systematically laid out from the beginning of the theory of neurodynamics to the techniques with pictures etc. There are also real-time videos on the accompanying CD-ROM that show how specifically nerves can be moved, along with what normal and abnormal nerves look like and behave like. The book is a "how-to-do-it" text with detailed descriptions and pictures of all the techniques. You might wish to visit www.neurodynamicsolutions.com for further information.

The problem with neural tension is that it is really a dated term and the new method is clinically applied neurodynamics. The world is moving rapidly from neural tension to neurodynamics. The latter is far more advanced than the old stuff and I believe safer and sometimes more effective.

It would be inappropriate for me to comment on how well the book rates because I am the author but if anyone has seen it and wants to comment on it, do feel free to voice your thoughts on the book.

REFERENCE: Shacklock M 2005 Clinical neurodynamics: a new system of musculoskeletal treatment. Elsevier, Oxford

Kind regards and happy nerving.
Michael Shacklock www.ezboard.com/images/em...s/wink.gif

Hi there,
Just want to say that the book rates right up there IMHO. It's a very thoroughly considered book from all sides, scads of photos, boxes, layers of clinical decision-making all sensibly laid out. The CD is great. Awesome ulrasound imaging of nerves moving through tissue.

It's the first book on neurodynamics I've seen that considers skin as end organ for the nervous system. (I tend to treat lightly for longer periods of time, with consideration to physiological changes as they are happening; this book has helped me feel secure that my preferred way of treating is getting to the "root" of the problem most of the time, with no need to resort to "mobilizing" vertebrae or "manipulating" them from an orthopaedic standpoint.)

I freely plug Michael's book, and the CD that comes with it. (He has paid me nothing for this promo! )

I will be attending his class in Vancouver in November. Regards,
Diane

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Hi All,

I must agree with Michael and Diane,

Clinical Neurodynamics is an excellent book. It is easy to read and precise.
I liked the “boxed” definitions and illustrated theory with typical cases.
I liked the very good illustration and the large size of pictures.
The CDROM will help to see the movements of anatomical structures and references in the text will send you to the appropriate movie.
Of course, the book is “peripheralist” by essence but it is clearly stated in the preface. The goal is to enhance our knowledge about “nerves”, their problems and the consequences on motion.
This book brings practical solutions for treatment and is useful for becoming a good neuronut.

This book is a gold mine... (I'm still digging )