Test: Jackson Compression

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

With the subject seated upright and the examiner standing behind, the subject is directed to laterally flex the neck and head in an attempt and without undue discomfort to approximate the ear on the effected side to the shoulder. The examiner then clasps his hands over the subject's head and exerts downward pressure. An exacerbation of cervical and/or radicular pain indicates a positive test and is suggestive of nerve root compression.
Performed: Bilaterally

Dialog

Place head in lateral flexion and use downward pressure on cervical spine.

Criteria

• Maneuver performed without pain
• Maneuver performed without radicular symptoms

Measurement

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail