Principles and practice of spinal adjustment; for the use of students and practitioners . 2. The Occipito-Mandibular Hold B.—Indications.—Same asabove. Position of the patient.—The patients body is prone,while the head is turned markedly. The operator stands atthe head of the patient. Points of contact.—One hand grasps the lower jaw, andthe other hand the occiput. Method of delivery.—Extension of the neck is made atthe same time that the head is rotated. This is followed bya momentary release of the tension thus produced, and im-mediately thereupon a spontaneous movement of the handsis made. T
Principles and practice of spinal adjustment; for the use of students and practitioners . 2. The Occipito-Mandibular Hold B.—Indications.—Same asabove. Position of the patient.—The patients body is prone,while the head is turned markedly. The operator stands atthe head of the patient. Points of contact.—One hand grasps the lower jaw, andthe other hand the occiput. Method of delivery.—Extension of the neck is made atthe same time that the head is rotated. This is followed bya momentary release of the tension thus produced, and im-mediately thereupon a spontaneous movement of the handsis made. This hold is illustrated in Fig. 73. The Occipito-Mandibular Hold C.—Indications.—Same asabove. This hold is of advantage in that it requires no equip-ment of any kind, and often produces results not otherwiseobtained. Position of the patient.—The patient is in the erect posi-tion and seated. The operator stands to one side of thepatient. Points of contact.—One hand is placed firmly under thepatients lower jaw, while the other grasps the occiput. 336 SPINAL ADJUSTMENT. Fig. 72.(»((l|)itii-Mani]iluilar Hold A. CERVICAL VERTEBRAE 337
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