Grade V thrust technique of the O/A complex: Michael Lucido’s “Best of NAIOMT”

In the video series “Best of NAIOMT” teaching faculty Michael Lucido demonstrates key techniques from NAIOMT’s core courses. In this video, Michael demonstrates the examination and treatment of a patient with unilateral neck pain and headaches. Patient is treated with Grade V thrust technique of the O/A complex. This theory and technique is taught in NAIOMT’s course C-616 Cervical Spine II.

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