Your patient has acute joint trauma to the cervical spinal facets.Every time she attempts neck motions, there is increased pain and muscle guarding.A possible way to maintain integrity in the contractile units of the muscles is to:
A)Apply cold.
B)Perform passive range of motion to the cervical spine.
C)Apply heat.
D)Perform reverse muscle action using gentle scapular motions.

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Performing reverse muscle action using gentle scapular motions can help maintain muscle integrity by promoting movement without directly stressing the injured cervical spine, thus reducing pain and muscle guarding.

Your Patient Has Acute Joint Trauma to the Cervical Spinal