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Polarity Therapy Volume 1, Book 2 Chart No. 39 - Occipto-Temporal [Occipitotemporal] Contacts and Positions.

(A) Contact point of hand behind ear. (A) Contact point of hand behind ear.



(A) Contact point of hand behind ear.

Completed contact



Completed contact

Adjustment position for the temporal-occipital region plus a 7th cervical [seventh cervical, C7] and 1st dorsal [first thoracic, T1] correction, all in one move. The principle of this contact is based upon the crossing over of the brain currents in the neck and its letter X effect on tissues. A gentle correction given here is supported by the entire hand. It gives by itself when the line of force is correct and indicated by muscle tension. A relaxation of the lower poles must be accomplished first or it will not stay put.


Adjustment position for the temporal-occipital region plus a 7th cervical [seventh cervical, C7] and 1st dorsal [first thoracic, T1] correction, all in one move.

The principle of this contact is based upon the crossing over of the brain currents in the neck and its letter X effect on tissues. A gentle correction given here is supported by the entire hand. It gives by itself when the line of force is correct and indicated by muscle tension. A relaxation of the lower poles must be accomplished first or it will not stay put.

Position of hand on occiput for a stretch to open foramen magnum opposite to the adjusting contact. It also has a positioning effect on the temporal bone.



Position of hand on occiput for a stretch to open foramen magnum opposite to the adjusting contact. It also has a positioning effect on the temporal bone.