EASIEST WAY TO LEARN COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL TESTS OF CERVICAL SPINE

SPURLING'S TEST

Tests: Nerve Root Compression.

• Procedure: Patient in sitting position. 
• Extend the neck and rotate head. 
• Apply download pressure to head

Positive sign: Radiating pain into shoulder or arm on side to which the head is rotated.

DISTRACTION TEST

Tests: Nerve Root Compression.

• Procedure: Patient in sitting position. 
• Place one hand under chin and other hand under occiput. 
• Gently lift patient's head.

Positive sign: Relief or decrease in pain 

Spurling's test                                     Distraction test