BEST way to treat Trapezius, Levator & SCM using Muscle energy techniques (METs)

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John Gibbons is a sports Osteopath and a lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method ®' and in this video he is demonstrating how to perform an examination and then a treatment using soft tissue techniques of muscle energy techniques (METs) for the upper trapezius, levator scapulae and the sternocleidomastoid muscles. Want to learn how to apply these techniques as well as other Physical Therapy CPD Courses then look on www.johngibbons...
John is also the Author of the highly successful book and Amazon No 1 best seller, called 'Muscle Energy Techniques, a practical guide for physical therapists'. John has also written 4 more books, one is called 'A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping' and this comes with a complimentary DVD and the other books are called; 'Vital Glutes, connecting the gait cycle to pain and dysfunction'. Functional anatomy of the Pelvis and SI Joint as well as The Vital Shoulder Complex.
John is currently writing his 6th book on The Vital Nerves.
All his books are available to buy now through his website www.johngibbons... or from Amazon www.amazon.co.uk
John now offers Advanced Training in all aspects of Sports Medicine to already qualified therapists in manual therapy to 'Diploma' Level. You need to have attended all of his Physical Therapy Courses before the diploma is awarded. His venue is based at the idylic venue of Oxford University, home of the first four-minute mile by Roger Bannister.

[@dr.praveendongre4824]

I have seen so many videos of many trainers but u r the best and my all time favourite

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the LOVELY comments, regards JG

[@shanshakta2937]

I love and appreciate how clearly you explained how to do all ends of this. I love using METs with my clients.

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you enjoyed it! Regards JG

[@Janice-dk2gb]

Thanks for making your videos available:I love them: clear demonstration & explanations to clarify my learning :-)

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the lovely comments, regards JG

[@zeeshangill6282]

Hi, John God give you great hands To do this kind activity with human body you have magical handling And I like your videos Thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats very kind, regards JG

[@selahchunem8447]

Excellent demo with clear instructions.

[@JeremyThielman]

I call it Neruomuscular Therapy. Only difference is instead of focusing on the belly of the muscle is going to landmarks just to the outside of the control of the tissue to create resistance and leverage for the muscle. Like a dumbbell in the hand for the bicep fairly far removed from the dumbbell itself distance wise to the bicep, but the leverage creates the resistance.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and comments, regards JG

[@farrider3339]

Very nicely demonstrated 👌 Experts job 🎉

[@JohnGibbons]

Thank you! Cheers! Regards JG

[@samwinter5522]

0. Take into side-flexion 1. Place closest finger around ear, and other ontop of the shoulder MET generally repeated 3 times Three techniques 1. Elevates shoulder - Small breath in - Out breath, raise shoulder - On the outer breath, depress 2. Side-bends - Outbreath, slowly side-bend - + stabilise shoulder 3. Both - Breath in, - Bend side-flexion and elevate shoulder - Outbreath, slowly depress and side-bend RI: - Small breath in - Out breath, lowers shoulder - On the outer breath, depress LS: Craddle occiput + one hand on shoulder - Rest head on occiput and gentle move into flexion - Patient slowly pushes back

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments, regards JG

[@quynhnhucaothi7712]

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[@khadijafatima5582]

Good work

[@gillianbennett4518]

Thank you, I am enjoying your videos n book. I am wondering how you adjust the time of hold with elderly clients with weak muscles?

[@JohnGibbons]

Its no different, regards JG

[@michaelstreifer3129]

This is very helpful, thank you!!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@rahimullah2193]

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[@key1mohamadi286]

Thanks for your excellent and useful training great John🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you enjoyed it, Regards JG

[@madhumathimylavarapu3538]

Hello sir,can we do these MET techniques for Trapezius,Levator ,SCM in sitting position ,Thanks for your videos

[@JohnGibbons]

I do have videos where i show treatment in the sitting positioning yes you can and works well, regards JG

[@alberta7199]

Thank you for your instructing videos, sir. If you had to do RI for the Left SCM, would you have the PT try to rotate left - against your Left hand - instead of right?

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats correct, regards JG

[@baoluo1]

Hi John, do you have any reference papers/authors that discuss MET holding times such as 25 seconds?

[@JohnGibbons]

You can read my MET book I wrote or read Leon Chaitows MET book, regards JG

[@SlickLicksWithAlex]

Hello John, I'm a guitarist that has been suffering for 2 years with intense pain. My left trap, left side upper back, left shoulder and left side of my neck are constantly tight and sore. Where are you based? Do you offer private treatment? Regards, Alex

[@JohnGibbons]

Based in Oxford and you can see one of my team when all this Virus is over, regards JG

[@silverfullbuster9177]

@@JohnGibbons hi, would this be beneficial for thoracic outlet syndrome,? Also I live in London so is it close to your clinic

[@yomnaabdalnaby9927]

This mean in MET l resist the sid bend of trap muscle for 10 second then l stretch the muscle for 25 second three time ?

[@JohnGibbons]

The last technique you hold for 25 seconds - regards JG

[@yomnaabdalnaby9927]

@@JohnGibbons thank you doctor

[@raw7yareviews187]

When u active levator scapula and upper trap in the same time Is she just push shoulder against your hand or she push shoulder and push against side bending as well ?

[@jason618]

5 years of pain, did this and lost range of motion immediately just made it worse took 2 days to recover back to my original painful state. 5 years and over $18,000 spent on basely every solution anyone can come up with. please help someone what is the answer to my problem. I am becoming a burden to my loved ones and can barely work at this point.

[@JohnGibbons]

Feel sorry that you have spent this amount of money and the problem still there 5 years later, the techniques in the video is only to lengthen some of the neck muscles so it shouldn't cause any problem (it doesn't when i do them on my patient) - unless the therapist did them incorrectly and used to much effort. Maybe see an osteopath where you live as sure they can help, regards JG

[@jason618]

@@JohnGibbons thanks

[@rpaul8497]

Why don't you try ayurveda

[@jason618]

@@rpaul8497 doctor I first went to had it figured out. But he told me just suck it up and that I'm just getting older. Or he would stick a needle in my neck. Kind of made it threatening. 5 years later in physical therapy they sent me back for another MRI immediately sent me to get an steroid epidural in my neck. Fixed the problem in 4 shots. Pissed me off at how much money I wasted on physical therapy that I continue to say clearly was not working. I would love all my money back what a shit medical system.

[@fiercedaqama9234]

Do we need a pillow in muscle energy technique with trapizius?

[@JohnGibbons]

You can use METs with or without a pillow - regards JG

[@Bilal-jf3sq]

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[@christinaarvanitis7368]

Where are u located😊

[@JohnGibbons]

Near Oxford but rare I see patients, regards JG

[@lashondahursey6116]

Could a pillow cause this

[@JohnGibbons]

Pillows are so important to sleep so can cause increased tension to the traps etc, regards JG

[@lashondahursey6116]

@@JohnGibbons Do you have a recommend one ? I sleep on my back and my traps and neck are hard tight stiff..I sleep on a memory foam pillow.

[@nermine5965]

I don’t understand 😭

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats a shame as sadly I dont speak Turkish, even though I have a house in Altinkum, regards JG

[@mahtimmahadi]

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[@SuperJijja]

very confusing too fast

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments. Regards JG