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� For instance, suppose a patient presents with the following list of somatic dysfunctions: � OAEr � C1 Rr � C3FSrRr � C4ESlRl � C5FSrRr � C7FSrRr � T1ESrRr � T3ESrRr � T4FSlRl � T5ESrRr � T7ESrRr � T8FSlRl � T11ESrRr � Rib 1 superior left � Ribs 3,7 anterior right � Ribs 4,6 posterior left � L2FSrRr � L3ESlRl � L4FSrRr � Sacrum unilateral R � Right upslipped innominate � Numerous cervical, gluteal, and leg muscles with tension
� Key dysfunctions are found at � C3FSrRr � T7ESrRr � L3ESlRl � Starting with most inferior key dysfunction: L3, position it in its ease (ESlRl). � Stack the thoracic T7 vertebra in its ease (ESrRr). � Now stack the cervical segment C3 in its position of ease (FSrRr). � Introduce compression (force vector) from the top of the head toward the cervical Key and unwind it through its restriction. � Without stopping, shift the focus of the force vector to the thoracic Key and unwind it until you have passed through its restriction (FSlRl). � Finally, shift the focus of your force vector to the lumbar Key and unwind it. � Recheck the key dysfunctions and any other significant dysfunctions that might be of concern, such as the upslipped innominate.
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