Stiles - American Academy of Osteopathy

� 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.