mobilizing the nervous system

[northernphysio]

Hi

Was wondering if anyone had some views or tips on how to mobilize the nervous system. Large topic i know but im looking for the most effective way and any journals or ideas that anyone thinks would be useful would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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[Physiobase]

One of the best starting places if to do a course on the work by Butler. His mobilisation of the nervous system was a great initial text to have a read of and absorb,.... slowly.

Some details are copied below:

BUTLER D.S. MOBILISATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 1991 CHURCHILL LIVING. isbn 0.443.04400.7

David Butler graduated Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 1978. In 1985 he completed the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy and in 1996 a Masters by research at the University of South Australia. In 1991 he wrote this best selling Mobilisation of the Nervous System and in 2000 The Sensitive Nervous System, published by NOI. Recently, a new publication of his hand has been published by NOI (co-author Lorimer), Explain Pain. For most of his professional life he has been a clinician. In recent years he has taught clinical applications of pain sciences, altered nervous system mechanics and clinical reasoning science in North America, Europe and Australia as well as teaching as an adjunct lecturer at the University of South Australia.

Describes an innovative concept of examination and treatment technique. A controversial book which broadens the horizons of manual therapy to embrace adverse tension in the nervous system. Clinical reasoning processes are associated with a new understanding of the nervous system as a dynamic continuum. He introduces new tension tests and refined versions of standard tests.

Features

- Describes and supports an innovative concept of examination and treatment technique
- The author has been strongly influenced by the "Maitland approach" - this book is an extension of that school of thought
- Use of new tension tests is extended beyond diagnosis to successful treatment
- Provides a better understanding of many commonly encountered syndromes

[northernphysio]

Thats brilliant, great help! Thanks

[somasimple]

Hi all,

Shacklock Clinicals Neurodynamics
www.somasimple.com/forums/showthread.php?t=899
David Butler The sensitive nervous system
www.somasimple.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186

[northernphysio]

Your links to different sites have come in quite useful. Was just wondering if anyone had some ideas on the best way of getting a sedentary population to move/mobilize their nervous system. Are there a few that some people out there might like to be compared? are more complex exercises more beneficial compared with simple ones? and lastly what might be the best way to measure any improvement that may have occured?!?!? lots of questions, let me know your opinions!

[Physiobase]

Exercises classes such as Pilates (equipment based), yoga and even thai chi are great neural mobilisers. As we see the ideas/treatments have been around for 1000's of years (Yoga) and it is only more recently that we have put a biomedical model out there to try and account for the results. 8o

[Mary_UK]

I have adverse nervous tension and went on a site that showed a dvd that has been brought out with a new book. Unfortunately I tried to do the same exercise that was shown whereby the nerve on the left outer leg is held between thumb and forefinger of one hand and the thumb of the other hand is applying pressure parallel (to where the other hand is applying pressure to the nerve on the outside of the leg) to the left underside of the kneecap. It has left me with tingling all down my left side which radiates all over my scalp and even into my face. It subsides when I am sitting in an armchair but when I am on my feet for a while or if I am sitting on a dining chair it starts to get worse to the extent that I feel nauseous and not quite "with it" feel a bit dizzy. My left foot keeps swelling up and the leg feels a bit swollen as well. Will it get better in time or have I damaged the nerve. I am really quite worried and regret doing this but thought that I might get more movement if I did this exercise.
Thank you.