How to perform the 'Dog' Manipulation to the Thoracic Spine

John Gibbons is a registered Osteopath, Lecturer and Author and the technique demonstrated is called the DOG or an AP thrust. Some of these techniques can be taught but only to skilled therapists and manipulations plus more is taught on the Spinal course at the University of Oxford.

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[rafaelbirrueta]

This channel gonna turn me into a YouTube chiropractor

[tpep]

John. Great video as always. Concise and to the point. As you might guess, I use the same technique. I have developed it so that for some people, particularly those with not much flesh on the back, I use a flat hand. By cupping it slightly you can still be accurate. Sometimes it helps for the thinner patient to hug a pillow. It reduces stress through the shoulders. Also, with the hands behind the neck technique, if you keep the patient relatively flat it can be useful for getting to the upper T spine. Just my tuppence worth of input. Hope you're well. Catch up soon.

[krzysziom]

It can be parfect to see quiet good positioning the fingers on the back..

Thx for everything

[AnyeloCollazos]

This doctor is more.. proffessional.i like.explaint

[SmoothRider]

Very good practitioner indeed..
Wish he was near to me...but I think not unfortunately....I would have great confidence in him...😇💯

[JJWilliamsUK]

I have this adjustment done each time I visit the chiropractor and it feels fantastic!

[neil]

Hi
You videos are always great
After doing these for over 20 years I found strains to my own shoulder and front ribs. This has been removed by a pillow over the elbows and by keeping my right arm closer to my own body. Just a tip if you ever need some content. Thanks again.

[MuvBonzChiropractic]

John, you are a Great teacher..I would love to help you teach.. I've been doing it for 40 years.. I have a wonderful protocol for the shoulder.. Thank you Doc 🙏😊

[jonchubodywork]

As always, very clear and concise.
Was this filmed at Core Elements?
Looks familiar...

[dr.hassanzubairuabubakarpt]

You're always great 👍 sir.
Iam always using your techniques and patience reported positive rewards

[IvanIvan]

So your MCP Joint contact is between processus spinosus of which segment you want (for example T5-T6) or on processus transversus?

[dewanhassan]

See you still haven't fixed the ultra brightness. Have the enjoyment of these videos is watching in bed.

[hoboquillz]

Everyone in the comments section give yourself a pat on the back for not making a doggy style joke

[jaykay]

I have been think for a long time. how do you hold your hand or finger under her back? do you apply pressure as a fist? or some knuckle?

[lupethejerk]

Is there a video letting us know if we are correctly touching a specific area, such as c5, L3, T2 as an example.

[hgomezhg]

Is the MPC joint on the transverse process or the spinous process?

[NoshNams]

Hope you taking Training Program 😊Give Connect Details

[franchescoli]

Que tal Doc?, porque la tensión cuello, occipital a la altura del cerebelo (que es lo que controla el equilibrio)deriva en desequilibrios crónicos, en mi caso hace casi un año, aunque a pesar de todo me permite hacer caminatas y en ocasiones correr algunos minutos.Tambien tengo tensión visceral, que puede tener relación por el tema del nervio frenico.

[kietluong]

tks Doctor, I am in Viet Nam so how can I apply a short course from Doctor?

[wholesomechiropractor]

Hi. Can you please send me me the link for this Chiropractic table. Where I can buy it?