Area | Cervical spine SMT | Thoracic spine SMT | Lumbar spine SMT |
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Local | Cervical spine and paraspinal muscles in close vicinity to SMT location | Thoracic spine and paraspinal muscles in close vicinity to SMT location | Lumbar spine and paraspinal muscles in close vicinity to SMT location |
Regional | Upper limb, & head/face if upper/mid cervical SMT | Rest of thorax, e.g. mid/lower trapezius, ribs | Lower limb, pelvis |
Remote | Anywhere else | Anywhere else | Anywhere else |