Purpose: To decrease pain within the SCM and/or increase ROM

Procedure: With the patient lying in supine, palpate the SCM muscle and find the most tender point. While maintaining gentle pressure on that point, passively move the patient into flexion, ipsilateral side bend, and slight contralateral rotation. Maintain contact with the tender point in this position for 90 to 120 seconds, then slowly and passively return the patient to the starting position.